A pressure relief structure for a refrigerator door handle and a refrigerator

Abstract

The present invention discloses a pressure relief structure for a refrigerator door handle and a refrigerator. The pressure relief structure for the refrigerator door handle includes: a refrigerator door, a door handle, a rotating door seal groove member, a movable door seal groove member, and an insert. The door handle is elastically telescopically connected to the door frame of the refrigerator door. The fixed door seal groove member is provided with a movable cavity at the position of the door handle. One ends of two rotating door seal groove members are respectively rotatably connected to two ends of the movable cavity. Inserts are respectively fixed at two ends of the movable door seal groove member. Two ends of the movable door seal groove member are respectively movably connected to the other ends of the two rotating door seal groove members through the inserts. A door seal strip is detachably connected to one side of the fixed door seal groove member, the rotating door seal groove member, and the movable door seal groove member close to the refrigerator door body. The door handle is fixedly connected to the movable door seal groove member. When the refrigerator door is opened through the door handle in the present invention, the interior of the refrigerator can be depressurized, facilitating the opening of the refrigerator door and making it more labor-saving.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and particularly relates to a pressure relief structure for a refrigerator door handle and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] A refrigerator is a device that maintains a constant low temperature to store items and extend the storage time of the items. A refrigerator generally includes a box body and a box door. An internal space for storing items is formed inside the box body, and the box door is pivotally provided on the box body so as to be able to open or close the internal space of the box body, thereby facilitating storing or taking out items in the internal space of the box body.

[0003] When the refrigerator is in the refrigeration state, after the box door is opened, hot air outside the refrigerator enters the box. At this time, when the box door is closed again, the hot air that has entered the box shrinks sharply due to cooling. Since the refrigerator is a container with good airtightness, a large negative pressure will be formed inside the box. If the box door is opened again before the negative pressure disappears, the resistance generated by the negative pressure needs to be overcome, so a large pulling force is required to open the door. It is difficult to open the box door, and sometimes it is even impossible to open the box door. Forcibly opening the door may cause damage to the box door or the box body. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a pressure relief structure for a refrigerator door handle and a refrigerator. When the refrigerator door is opened through the door handle, the inside of the refrigerator can be depressurized, facilitating the opening of the refrigerator door and making it more labor-saving.

[0005] To achieve this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] Provide a pressure relief structure for a refrigerator door handle, including: a refrigerator door, a door handle, a rotating door seal groove member, a movable door seal groove member, and an insert. A door frame is provided around the refrigerator door. A fixed door seal groove member is provided inside the side of the door frame close to the refrigerator main body. The door handle is elastically telescopically connected to the door frame of the refrigerator door. The fixed door seal groove member is provided with a movable cavity at the position of the door handle. One end of each of the two rotating door seal groove members is rotatably connected to both ends of the movable cavity. The two ends of the movable door seal groove member are respectively fixed with inserts, and the two ends of the movable door seal groove member are respectively movably connected to the other ends of the two rotating door seal groove members through the inserts. The fixed door seal groove member, the rotating door seal groove member, and the movable door seal groove member enclose a square structure matching the door frame. A door seal strip is detachably connected to the side of the fixed door seal groove member, the rotating door seal groove member, and the movable door seal groove member close to the refrigerator door main body. The door handle is fixedly connected to the movable door seal groove member for pulling the movable door seal groove member to move away from the refrigerator main body.

[0007] As a preferred solution for the pressure relief structure of the refrigerator door handle, connection columns are provided at both ends of the door handle. The connection columns at both ends respectively pass through the door frame and are located in the movable cavity. The connection columns are fixedly connected to the movable door seal groove member, and a spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the connection columns, and the spring is located between the door frame and the movable door seal groove member.

[0008] As a preferred solution for the pressure relief structure of the refrigerator door handle, a threaded hole is provided at the end of the connection column, and the connection column is fixedly connected to the movable door seal groove member by a locking screw.

[0009] As a preferred solution for the pressure relief structure of the refrigerator door handle, the insert is an I-shaped plate-like structure with bayonets provided at both ends. Both the rotating door seal groove member and the movable door seal groove member are strip-shaped hollow structures with openings at both ends, and a cross plate is provided in the center of both, forming a structure with a daily character-shaped cross section. Bayonets are respectively provided at both ends of the cross plate of the movable door seal groove member. One end bayonet of the insert is cross-connected and fixed with the cross plate bayonet of the movable door seal groove member, and the other end bayonet of the insert is snapped onto the cross plate of the rotating door seal groove member.

[0010] As a preferred solution for the pressure relief structure of the refrigerator door handle, a fixing part is provided on one side of the insert, a threaded through hole is provided in the fixing part, and the fixing part is fixedly connected to the cross plate of the movable door seal groove member by a locking screw.

[0011] As a preferred solution for the pressure relief structure of the refrigerator door handle, sealing grooves are provided on the sides of the fixed door seal groove member, the rotating door seal groove member and the movable door seal groove member close to the refrigerator door body. The sealing grooves of the fixed door seal groove member, the rotating door seal groove member and the movable door seal groove member are connected end to end to form a square structure. The door seal strip is a square ring structure, and the door seal strip is detachably connected to the sealing groove.

[0012] As a preferred solution for the pressure relief structure of the refrigerator door handle, a connecting part with an arrow-shaped cross section is provided on the side of the door seal strip close to the refrigerator door, and the door seal strip is snapped into the sealing groove through the connecting part.

[0013] As a preferred solution for the pressure relief structure of the refrigerator door handle, one ends of the two rotating door seal groove members are respectively connected to both ends of the movable cavity by hinges.

[0014] The present invention also provides a refrigerator, which is equipped with the pressure relief structure of the refrigerator door handle described in any one of the above.

[0015] Advantages of the present invention: The pressure relief structure of the refrigerator door handle proposed by the present invention has an activity cavity provided in the fixed door seal groove member, and both ends of the movable door seal groove member are movably installed in the activity cavity through the cooperation structure of the insert and the rotating door seal groove member, and are fixedly connected to the elastically telescopic door handle, while the movable door seal groove member is also connected to the door seal strip; when the user opens the door by pulling the door handle, under the pulling of the door handle, the movable door seal groove member moves away from the refrigerator main body, and at the same time drives the door seal strip at that place to move away from the refrigerator main body, so as to perform the function of pressure relief on the inside of the refrigerator, which is convenient for opening the refrigerator door, more labor-saving, and the structural design is more reasonable and ingenious. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the following described drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention, and those of ordinary skill in the art can also obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts.

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

[0018] Figure 2 is a back structural schematic diagram of the refrigerator door according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the refrigerator door when the door handle is not installed in the activity cavity according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the door handle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 is a transverse sectional structural schematic diagram of the refrigerator door according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 is Figure 5 a partial enlarged view of position A in

[0023] Figure 7 is Figure 5 a partial enlarged view of position B in

[0024] Figure 8 is a longitudinal sectional structural schematic diagram of the refrigerator door according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 9 is Figure 8 a partial enlarged view of position C in

[0026] Figure 10Schematic diagram of the connection structure between the movable door sealing groove member and the insert according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the insert according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] In the figure:

[0029] 1. Door handle; 101. Connecting column; 2. Door frame; 3. Fixed door sealing groove member; 4. Rotating door sealing groove member; 5. Movable door sealing groove member; 6. Insert; 601. Fixed part; 7. Door seal strip; 701. Connecting part; 8. Spring; 9. Movable cavity. Detailed implementation manners

[0030] The embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation manners of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present disclosure from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all the embodiments. The present disclosure can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementation manners. Various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. It should be noted that, without conflict, the following embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present disclosure without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0032] Refer to Figures 1-11, an embodiment of the present invention provides a pressure relief structure for a refrigerator door handle, including: a refrigerator door, a door handle 1, a rotating door seal groove member 4, a movable door seal groove member 5, and an insert 6. One side of the refrigerator door is rotatably connected to one side of the refrigerator body. A door frame 2 is provided around the refrigerator door. A fixed door seal groove member 3 is provided inside the side of the door frame 2 close to the refrigerator body. The door handle 1 is elastically telescopically connected to the door frame 2 of the refrigerator door. Among them, the door handle 1 is located on the side away from the rotation connection of the refrigerator door. An activity cavity 9 is provided at the position of the fixed door seal groove member 3 where the door handle 1 is located. One end of each of the two rotating door seal groove members 4 is rotatably connected to both ends of the activity cavity 9. Specifically, a hinge connection method can be adopted. Both ends of the movable door seal groove member 5 are respectively fixed with inserts 6. Both ends of the movable door seal groove member 5 are respectively movably connected to the other ends of the two rotating door seal groove members 4 through the inserts 6. The fixed door seal groove member 3, the rotating door seal groove member 4, and the movable door seal groove member 5 enclose a square structure matching the door frame 2. A door seal strip 7 is detachably connected to the side of the fixed door seal groove member 3, the rotating door seal groove member 4, and the movable door seal groove member 5 close to the refrigerator door body. The door handle 1 is fixedly connected to the movable door seal groove member 5 and is used to pull the movable door seal groove member 5 to move away from the refrigerator body.

[0033] In the above technical solution, by providing an activity cavity 9 in the fixed door seal groove member 3, and both ends of the movable door seal groove member 5 are movably installed in the activity cavity 9 through the cooperation structure of the insert 6 and the rotating door seal groove member 4 and are fixedly connected to the elastically telescopic door handle 1, and the movable door seal groove member 5 is also connected to the door seal strip 7; when the user opens the door by pulling the door handle 1, under the pull of the door handle 1, the movable door seal groove member 5 moves away from the refrigerator body, and at the same time drives the door seal strip 7 at this place to move away from the refrigerator body, so as to perform the function of pressure relief on the inside of the refrigerator, which is convenient for opening the refrigerator door, more labor-saving, and the structural design is more reasonable and ingenious; when the user releases the door handle 1, the door handle 1 elastically resets, thereby driving the movable door seal groove member 5 and the door seal strip 7 at this place to reset to ensure the sealing performance.

[0034] In some embodiments, connection columns 101 are provided at both ends of the door handle 1. Both ends of the connection columns 101 respectively pass through the door frame 2 and are located in the activity cavity 9. The connection columns 101 are fixedly connected to the movable door seal groove member 5. A spring 8 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the connection columns 101, and the spring 8 is located between the door frame 2 and the movable door seal groove member 5. This structural solution design enables the door handle 1 to be elastically telescopically connected to the door frame 2 and can drive the movable door seal groove member 5 to move. The structural design is simple, ingenious, and the movement is stable.

[0035] In some embodiments, a threaded hole is provided at the end of the connecting post 101, and the connecting post 101 is fixedly connected to the movable door sealing groove member 5 by a locking screw. Specifically, a transverse plate is provided in the movable door sealing groove member 5. The end of the connecting post 101 penetrates into the movable door sealing groove member 5 and is fixedly connected to the transverse plate in the movable door sealing groove member 5 by a locking screw. This structural design enables the door handle 1 to be stably connected to the movable door sealing groove member 5, and does not affect the installation of the door seal strip 7, and the structural layout is more ingenious and reasonable.

[0036] In some embodiments, the insert 6 is an I-shaped plate-like structure with bayonets provided at both ends. Both the rotating door sealing groove member 4 and the movable door sealing groove member 5 are strip-shaped hollow structures with openings at both ends, and a transverse plate is provided at the center of both, forming a structure with a cross-sectional shape of a Chinese character 'Ri'. Bayonets are respectively provided at both ends of the transverse plate of the movable door sealing groove member 5. One end bayonet of the insert 6 is cross-connected and fixed with the transverse plate bayonet of the movable door sealing groove member 5. The other end bayonet of the insert 6 is snapped onto the transverse plate of the rotating door sealing groove member 4. In this embodiment, through the structural design of the insert 6, the movable door sealing groove member 5 can be cleverly movably connected to the rotating door sealing groove member 4, enabling both to be connected and move together without interfering with their respective movement trajectories, and ensuring that the movement of the movable door sealing groove member 5 is smoother and more stable.

[0037] Further, a fixing portion 601 is provided on one side of the insert 6. The fixing portion 601 is provided with a threaded through hole, and the fixing portion 601 is fixedly connected to the transverse plate of the movable door sealing groove member 5 by a locking screw. This structural design enables the insert 6 to be more firmly connected to the movable door sealing groove member 5, ensuring smooth movement.

[0038] In some embodiments, sealing grooves are provided on the sides of the fixed door sealing groove member 3, the rotating door sealing groove member 4, and the movable door sealing groove member 5 close to the refrigerator door body. The sealing grooves of the fixed door sealing groove member 3, the rotating door sealing groove member 4, and the movable door sealing groove member 5 are connected end to end to form a square structure. The door seal strip 7 is a square ring structure, and the door seal strip 7 is detachably connected to the sealing groove. Specifically, a connecting portion 701 with an arrow-shaped cross-section is provided on the side of the door seal strip 7 close to the refrigerator door, and the door seal strip 7 is snapped into the sealing groove through the connecting portion 701. This structural design enables the installation and disassembly of the door seal strip 7 to be convenient and simple, and the door seal strip 7 further connects the fixed door sealing groove member 3, the rotating door sealing groove member 4, and the movable door sealing groove member 5 together to ensure sealing performance.

[0039] An embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigerator, which is equipped with the refrigerator door handle pressure relief structure of any of the above embodiments.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "middle", "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0041] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "on" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. The meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0042] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms such as "mounted", "connected", "joined", "fixed", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communicable with each other; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0043] The above is only to illustrate the embodiments of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made without creative efforts within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A refrigerator door handle pressure relief structure, characterized in that: Including: A refrigerator door, a door handle (1), a rotating door seal groove member (4), a movable door seal groove member (5) and an insert (6). A door frame (2) is provided around the refrigerator door. A fixed door seal groove member (3) is provided inside one side of the door frame (2) close to the refrigerator body. The door handle (1) is elastically telescopically connected to the door frame (2) of the refrigerator door. An activity cavity (9) is provided at the position of the fixed door seal groove member (3) where the door handle (1) is located. One end of each of the two rotating door seal groove members (4) is respectively rotatably connected to both ends of the activity cavity (9). Both ends of the movable door seal groove member (5) are respectively fixed with inserts (6). Both ends of the movable door seal groove member (5) are respectively movably connected to the other ends of the two rotating door seal groove members (4) through the inserts (6). The fixed door seal groove member (3), the rotating door seal groove member (4) and the movable door seal groove member (5) enclose a square structure matching the door frame (2). A door seal strip (7) is detachably connected to one side of the fixed door seal groove member (3), the rotating door seal groove member (4) and the movable door seal groove member (5) close to the refrigerator door body. The door handle (1) is fixedly connected to the movable door seal groove member (5) for pulling the movable door seal groove member (5) to move away from the refrigerator body. Connection columns (101) are provided at both ends of the door handle (1). Both ends of the connection columns (101) respectively pass through the door frame (2) and are located inside the activity cavity (9). The connection columns (101) are fixedly connected to the movable door seal groove member (5). A spring (8) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the connection columns (101), and the spring (8) is located between the door frame (2) and the movable door seal groove member (5). The insert (6) is an I-shaped plate-like structure with bayonets provided at both ends. Both the rotating door seal groove member (4) and the movable door seal groove member (5) are strip-shaped hollow structures with openings at both ends, and a cross plate is provided in the center of both of them, forming a structure with a cross-section in the shape of a Chinese character 'Ri'. Bayonets are respectively provided at both ends of the cross plate of the movable door seal groove member (5). One end bayonet of the insert (6) is cross-connected and fixed with the cross plate bayonet of the movable door seal groove member (5). The other end bayonet of the insert (6) is clamped to the cross plate of the rotating door seal groove member (4).

2. The refrigerator door handle pressure relief structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A threaded hole is provided at the end of the connection column (101). The connection column (101) is fixedly connected to the movable door seal groove member (5) through a locking screw.

3. The refrigerator door handle pressure relief structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing part (601) is provided on one side of the insert (6). The fixing part (601) is provided with a threaded through hole. The fixing part (601) is fixedly connected to the cross plate of the movable door seal groove member (5) through a locking screw.

4. The refrigerator door handle pressure relief structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Seal grooves are provided on one side of the fixed door seal groove member (3), the rotating door seal groove member (4) and the movable door seal groove member (5) close to the refrigerator door body. The seal grooves of the fixed door seal groove member (3), the rotating door seal groove member (4) and the movable door seal groove member (5) are connected end to end and enclose a square structure. The door seal strip (7) is a square ring structure. The door seal strip (7) is detachably connected to the seal groove.

5. The refrigerator door handle pressure relief structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting portion (701) having an arrow-shaped cross section is provided on a side of the door seal (7) close to the refrigerator door, and the door seal (7) is snap-fitted into the sealing groove via the connecting portion (701).

6. The refrigerator door handle pressure relief structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the two rotating door sealing groove members (4) is connected to two ends of the movable cavity (9) via hinges respectively.

7. A refrigerator, characterized in that: It is equipped with a refrigerator door handle pressure relief structure as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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