Refrigerator

Abstract

The refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body, a door body and a storage device. And the door body is connected with the box body. And the storage device is connected with the box body. The storage device comprises a drawer body, a drawer panel and a connecting assembly. The drawer body comprises a first cavity, a first opening and a second opening, wherein the first opening and the second opening are communicated with the first cavity. The drawer panel is located on the side where the first opening is located, and the end, away from the second opening, of the drawer panel is rotationally connected with the drawer body. The drawer panel is configured to be convertible between a first state and a second state, in the first state, the drawer panel opens the first opening, and in the second state, the drawer panel closes the first opening. The connecting assembly is connected with the drawer body and the drawer panel so that the drawer panel can be switched between the first state and the second state.

Description

refrigerator

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 202310800222.0 filed on June 30, 2023; priority to Chinese patent application No. 202310841242.2 filed on July 10, 2023; priority to Chinese patent application No. 202311677039.2 filed on December 7, 2023; priority to Chinese patent application No. 202311674510.2 filed on December 7, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to the technical field of storage equipment and household appliances, in particular to a refrigerator. Background Art

[0003] A refrigerator is a household appliance commonly used in daily households and has at least one of a refrigeration function and a freezing function. A drawer for storing items is generally provided in the refrigerator.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] A refrigerator is provided, comprising a housing, a door, and a storage device. The door is connected to the housing. The storage device is connected to the housing. The storage device comprises a drawer body, a drawer panel, and a connecting assembly. The drawer body comprises a first cavity and a first opening and a second opening communicating with the first cavity. The drawer panel is located on the side where the first opening is located, and an end of the drawer panel away from the second opening is rotatably connected to the drawer body. The drawer panel is configured to be convertible between a first state and a second state, wherein in the first state, the drawer panel opens the first opening, and in the second state, the drawer panel closes the first opening. The connecting assembly is respectively connected to the drawer body and the drawer panel so that the drawer panel is convertible between the first state and the second state. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] FIG1 is a structural diagram of a box according to some embodiments;

[0007] FIG2 is a structural diagram of another box according to some embodiments;

[0008] FIG3 is a cross-sectional view of the box shown in FIG2;

[0009] FIG4 is a structural diagram of a storage device according to some embodiments;

[0010] FIG5 is an exploded view of a storage device according to some embodiments;

[0011] FIG6 is another structural diagram of a storage device according to some embodiments;

[0012] FIG7 is an exploded view of a connection assembly according to some embodiments;

[0013] FIG8 is a structural diagram of a connection assembly and a drawer panel according to some embodiments;

[0014] FIG9 is a structural diagram of a first rotating shaft according to some embodiments;

[0015] FIG10 is a partial enlarged view of a connection assembly according to some embodiments;

[0016] FIG11 is a structural diagram of a connection assembly according to some embodiments;

[0017] FIG12 is another block diagram of a connection assembly according to some embodiments;

[0018] FIG13 is another structural diagram of a connection assembly according to some embodiments;

[0019] FIG14 is a structural diagram of a second clamping member according to some embodiments;

[0020] FIG15 is a partial enlarged view of a clamping portion between a first clamping member and a second clamping member according to some embodiments;

[0021] FIG16 is another structural diagram of a second clamping member according to some embodiments;

[0022] FIG17 is a structural diagram of a first shell according to some embodiments;

[0023] FIG18 is a structural diagram of a top cover according to some embodiments;

[0024] FIG19 is a schematic diagram of a top cover and a first shell after connection according to some embodiments;

[0025] FIG20 is a structural diagram of another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0026] FIG21 is an exploded view of another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0027] FIG22 is a partial enlarged view of the area circled A in FIG21;

[0028] FIG23 is another structural diagram of another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0029] FIG24 is an exploded view of another connection assembly according to some embodiments;

[0030] FIG25 is a structural diagram of another drawer panel according to some embodiments;

[0031] FIG26 is a schematic diagram of another connection assembly and a drawer panel according to some embodiments;

[0032] FIG27 is a structural diagram of another connection assembly according to some embodiments;

[0033] FIG28 is another structural diagram of another connection assembly according to some embodiments;

[0034] FIG29 is a partial enlarged view of the area circled B in FIG28;

[0035] FIG30 is yet another structural diagram of another connection assembly according to some embodiments;

[0036] FIG31 is a partial enlarged view of circle C in FIG30;

[0037] FIG32 is a structural diagram of a second clamping assembly according to some embodiments;

[0038] FIG33 is a structural diagram of a third connecting member according to some embodiments;

[0039] FIG34 is an exploded view of a third connector according to some embodiments;

[0040] FIG35 is a structural diagram of yet another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0041] FIG36 is a partial enlarged view of circle D in FIG35;

[0042] FIG37 is a partial enlarged view of circle E in FIG35 ;

[0043] FIG38 is a cross-sectional view of yet another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0044] FIG39 is another structural diagram of yet another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0045] FIG40 is a partial enlarged view of circle F in FIG39;

[0046] FIG41 is a partial enlarged view of the drawer panel when it moves to a position close to the second state according to some embodiments;

[0047] FIG42 is a partial enlarged view of the drawer panel in the second state according to some embodiments;

[0048] FIG43 is a block diagram of a fifth connection assembly according to some embodiments;

[0049] FIG44 is a cross-sectional view of the fourth rotating shaft shown in FIG41;

[0050] FIG45 is another structural diagram of another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0051] FIG46 is a partial enlarged view of the area circled G in FIG45 ;

[0052] FIG47 is another partial enlarged view of the drawer panel in the second state according to some embodiments;

[0053] FIG48 is another structural diagram of another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0054] FIG49 is a partial enlarged view of the area circled H in FIG48;

[0055] FIG50 is another partial enlarged view of the drawer panel in the second state according to some embodiments;

[0056] FIG51 is another partial enlarged view of the drawer panel in the second state according to some embodiments;

[0057] FIG52 is another structural diagram of another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0058] FIG53 is a partial enlarged view of circle I in FIG52;

[0059] FIG54 is a partial enlarged view of circle J in FIG52;

[0060] FIG55 is an exploded view of yet another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0061] FIG56 is a cross-sectional view of yet another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0062] FIG57 is another structural diagram of another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0063] FIG58 is a partial enlarged view of the area circled K in FIG57;

[0064] FIG59 is another structural diagram of another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0065] FIG60 is a partial enlarged view of the area circled L in FIG59;

[0066] FIG61 is another structural diagram of another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0067] FIG62 is a partial enlarged view of the circle M in FIG61;

[0068] FIG63 is another structural diagram of another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0069] FIG64 is a partial enlarged view of the area circled N in FIG63;

[0070] FIG65 is a partial enlarged view of the area circled P in FIG63;

[0071] FIG66 is a cross-sectional view of a plug assembly according to some embodiments;

[0072] FIG67 is a structural diagram of a drawer body according to some embodiments;

[0073] FIG68 is a structural diagram of a drawer panel according to some embodiments;

[0074] FIG69 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the front side of a flip drawer according to some embodiments;

[0075] FIG70 is a partial enlarged view of a fourth sliding portion according to some embodiments;

[0076] FIG71 is another structural diagram of another storage device according to some embodiments;

[0077] FIG. 72 is another partially enlarged view of the fourth sliding portion according to some embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0078] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly and completely describe some embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments provided by the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0079] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the term "comprise" and its other forms, such as the third person singular form "comprises" and the present participle form "comprising", are to be interpreted as open and inclusive, that is, "including, but not limited to". In the description of the specification, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" are intended to indicate that the particular features, structures, materials or characteristics associated with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. The schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. In addition, the particular features, structures, materials or characteristics may be included in any one or more embodiments or examples in any appropriate manner.

[0080] In the following, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0081] When describing some embodiments, the expressions "coupled" and "connected" and their derivatives may be used. The term "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. The term "coupled" indicates that two or more components are in direct physical or electrical contact. The term "coupled" or "communicatively coupled" may also refer to two or more components that are not in direct contact with each other, but still cooperate or interact with each other. The embodiments disclosed herein are not necessarily limited to the contents of this document.

[0082] “At least one of A, B and C” has the same meaning as “at least one of A, B or C” and both include the following combinations of A, B and C: A only, B only, C only, the combination of A and B, the combination of A and C, the combination of B and C, and the combination of A, B and C.

[0083] “A and / or B” includes the following three combinations: A only, B only, and a combination of A and B.

[0084] The use of "adapted to" or "configured to" herein is intended to be open and inclusive language that does not exclude devices adapted or configured to perform additional tasks or steps.

[0085] As used herein, "about," "substantially," or "approximately" includes the stated value and an average value that is within an acceptable range of deviation from the particular value as determined by one of ordinary skill in the art taking into account the measurements in question and the errors associated with the measurement of the particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system).

[0086] As used herein, "parallel", "perpendicular", and "equal" include the situations described and situations similar to the situations described, and the range of the similar situations is within an acceptable deviation range, wherein the acceptable deviation range is as determined by a person of ordinary skill in the art taking into account the measurement in question and the errors associated with the measurement of the specific quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate parallelism can be, for example, a deviation within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate perpendicularity can also be, for example, a deviation within 5°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate equality can be, for example, that the difference between the two equals is less than or equal to 5% of either one.

[0087] As shown in Figure 1, the refrigerator includes a housing 1. The housing 1 can be a box-shaped structure that is approximately rectangular, or it can be a box-shaped structure of other shapes. The housing 1 includes a fourth cavity 11 (e.g., a storage cavity), which is configured to store frozen or refrigerated items. The refrigerator also includes a door 2. The door 2 is rotatably connected to the housing 1 so that the door 2 can be rotated to open or close the fourth cavity 11.

[0088] For example, the box 1 may include an outer shell, an inner liner, and an insulating layer interposed between the outer shell and the inner liner. The inner liner may enclose one or more fourth chambers 11 within the box 1. Each fourth chamber 11 may be a refrigerated compartment, a frozen compartment, or a variable temperature compartment. The outer shell and insulating layer disposed outside the inner liner enhance the structural strength of the box 1 while also improving its thermal insulation properties. This facilitates the long-term refrigerated or frozen storage of items within the fourth chamber 11, thereby extending the shelf life of the items.

[0089] The multiple fourth cavities 11 formed inside the box body 1 can be distributed at intervals along the second direction (the up and down direction as shown in Figure 1), or can be distributed at intervals along the third direction (the left and right direction as shown in Figure 1). Two adjacent fourth cavities 11 can be separated by an inner liner and an insulation layer to avoid heat transfer between the two adjacent fourth cavities 11.

[0090] In order to maintain a stable refrigeration temperature and freezing temperature in the fourth chamber 11, a semiconductor refrigeration element or a refrigerant compression system may be used to keep the fourth chamber 11 within an appropriate temperature range.

[0091] For example, in a refrigerator that uses a refrigerant compression system to cool the fourth chamber 11, the evaporator can be installed directly within the fourth chamber 11, which is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Alternatively, the evaporator can be placed within an air duct, with a fan driving air to circulate between the evaporator and the fourth chamber 11 (i.e., an air-cooled refrigerator), significantly reducing the amount of frost in the fourth chamber 11.

[0092] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, taking the door body 2 installed on the front side of the box body 1 as an example, the door body 2 can rotate around an axis parallel to the second direction, and the door body 2 is configured to open or close the fifth opening 13 on the front side of the fourth cavity 11 (such as a storage opening).

[0093] Continuing with FIG2 , the housing 1 may further include one or more partitions 12 . Within the fourth chamber 11 , the partitions 12 may be arranged substantially perpendicular to the second direction to divide the fourth chamber 11 into a plurality of smaller spaces distributed along the second direction. This is advantageous in improving space utilization within the fourth chamber 11 .

[0094] For example, within a fourth cavity 11, the fourth cavity 11 can be divided into two spaces of smaller height by a partition 12. Alternatively, at least one partition 12 can be arranged in the fourth cavity 11 along the second direction to divide the fourth cavity 11 into at least two spaces of smaller height.

[0095] It should be noted that the partition 12 can be a glass plate, a plastic plate, or a metal plate. Within the fourth chamber 11, the partition 12 can be detachably connected to the sidewall of the fourth chamber 11 (i.e., the inner container), and the inner side of the inner container facing the fourth chamber 11 can be provided with multiple connecting portions (such as rails or rail grooves) of varying heights. This allows for flexible adjustment of the number and height of the compartments within the fourth chamber 11 through the detachable partition 12.

[0096] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2 , the refrigerator may further include a storage device 100 (such as a flip drawer), and one or more storage devices 100 may be installed in a fourth cavity 11. Taking the example of a fourth cavity 11 having multiple storage devices 100 installed therein, the multiple storage devices 100 may be arranged to be spaced apart and distributed along the second direction. The storage device 100 may be provided with a first cavity 301 with an upper opening. When the storage device 100 is located in the fourth cavity 11, the upper opening of the first cavity 301 may be blocked by the partition 12 or the storage device 100 above, thereby sealing the first cavity 301 and improving the space utilization of the fourth cavity 11.

[0097] 1 and 3 , the front side of the case 1 includes a fifth opening 13. The fifth opening 13 communicates with the fourth cavity 11, allowing the storage device 100 to be withdrawn from or pushed into the fourth cavity 11 along a first direction (the front-to-back direction as shown in FIG1 ). To access a desired item in the first cavity 301, the user can first withdraw the storage device 100 from the back to the front, and then, after storing or removing the desired item, push the storage device 100 back into the fourth cavity 11 from the front to the back.

[0098] However, the current drawers inside refrigerators have a relatively small push-pull stroke, which results in a relatively small opening for the drawers to open, making it inconvenient to store and take out items.

[0099] In order to solve the above technical problems, some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a storage device, which can increase the opening of a drawer to facilitate users to store and take out items.

[0100] As shown in FIG. 4 , the storage device 100 includes a drawer body 30 , wherein a first cavity 301 (eg, an installation cavity) is formed inside the drawer body 30 , and the drawer body 30 includes a first opening 302 and a second opening 303 that are adjacent and intersecting.

[0101] The first opening 302 is the front opening of the first cavity 301. That is, the side wall where the second opening 303 is located is adjacent to the side wall where the first opening 302 is located and is arranged vertically.

[0102] Alternatively, the side wall where the second opening 303 is located may be adjacent to the side wall where the first opening 302 is located, and the included angle may be an acute angle or an obtuse angle, which is not limited to this.

[0103] For example, the first opening 302 is located on a side of the drawer body 30 close to the user (eg, the front side), and the second opening 303 is located on the top of the drawer body 30 .

[0104] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG5 , the drawer body 30 includes a drawer bottom 31 and a plurality of drawer side panels 32. The plurality of drawer side panels 32 are disposed around the drawer bottom 31 and are located on the same side of the drawer bottom 31. The drawer bottom 31 and the plurality of drawer side panels 32 together define a first cavity 301 and a second opening 303 communicating with the first cavity 301.

[0105] For example, the drawer bottom 31 and the drawer side panels 32 may enclose a first cavity 301 in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. The drawer bottom 31 and the drawer side panels 32 may also enclose the first cavity 301 (such as a rectangular parallelepiped or a cube, etc.). In this way, the drawer body 30 is easily arranged in the storage device 100.

[0106] The storage device 100 also includes a drawer panel 40 connected to the drawer body 30. As shown in FIG4 , the drawer panel 40 is located on the side where the first opening 302 is located. The end of the drawer panel 40 (i.e., the lower end) away from the second opening 303 is rotatably connected to the drawer body 30, and the drawer panel 40 is configured to open and close the first opening 302. Thus, as shown in FIG4 and FIG6 , a user can open and close the first opening 302 by rotating the drawer panel 40.

[0107] It is understood that the storage device 100 can be slidably connected to the interior of the box body 1. The user can pull the storage device 100 out of the box body 1 and remove and store items in the drawer body 30 through the second opening 303. If the push-pull travel between the storage device 100 and the box body 1 is insufficient, in some embodiments, as shown in FIG4 , the drawer panel 40 can be rotated to open the first opening 302, and items can be removed and stored through the first opening 302.

[0108] The storage device 100 further includes a connecting assembly 50. As shown in Figures 6 and 8, a first end of the connecting assembly 50 extends along a first direction and is slidably connected to the drawer body 30. A second end of the connecting assembly 50 is slidably and rotatably connected to the drawer panel 40.

[0109] One end of the connecting assembly 50 connected to the drawer panel 40 can slide along a first direction, so that the drawer panel 40 can open or close the first opening 302 .

[0110] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG4 , the second end of the connecting assembly 50 is slidably and rotationally connected to the drawer panel 40. During the rotation of the drawer panel 40, and during the process of opening and closing the first opening 302, the end of the connecting assembly 50 connected to the drawer body 30 can slide driven by the drawer panel 40, allowing the drawer panel 40 to open and close the first opening 302. When the drawer panel 40 is in the first state (e.g., the open state), the connecting assembly 50 can also support the drawer panel 40.

[0111] It is understood that the sliding direction of the connecting assembly 50 in the sliding connection with the drawer body 30 can be set as needed. For example, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state (such as the closed state), the sliding direction of the first end of the connecting assembly 50 can be parallel to the plane on which the drawer panel 30 is located. For example, the first end of the connecting assembly 50 slides along the first direction (such as the front-to-back direction) in Figure 6.

[0112] In some embodiments, the drawer body 30 is located on the side of the drawer panel 40, and the lower end of the drawer body 30 is rotatably connected to the lower end of the drawer body 30. The drawer body 30 and the drawer panel 40 can be connected by gears, pins, etc.

[0113] For example, the drawer body 30 includes a shaft and the drawer panel 40 includes a hole. Through the cooperation between the shaft and the hole, when the drawer panel 40 opens the first opening 302, the shaft can also support the drawer panel 40. In this way, the service life of the storage device 100 can be extended.

[0114] In some embodiments, during the rotation of the drawer panel 40, the second end of the connecting assembly 50 can extend along the first direction. In this way, the second end of the connecting assembly 50 and the drawer body 30 can slide smoothly, thereby achieving smooth opening and closing of the drawer panel 40.

[0115] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG6 , the storage device 100 includes multiple connecting assemblies 50. For example, the storage device 100 includes two connecting assemblies 50, which are disposed on opposite sides of the drawer panel 40 and are respectively rotatably and slidably connected to the drawer panel 40. This arrangement of multiple connecting assemblies 50 allows for smoother movement of the drawer panel 40 relative to the drawer body 30 and enhances the support provided by the connecting assemblies 50 to the drawer panel 40.

[0116] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG5 , the connecting assembly 50 includes a first connecting member 51, a second connecting member 52, and a first rotating shaft 53. The first connecting member 51 is connected to the drawer body 30. A first end of the second connecting member 52 is slidably connected to the first connecting member 51, so that the second connecting member 52 can be slidably connected to the drawer body 30 through the first connecting member 51.

[0117] It can be understood that the sliding connection between the second connecting member 52 and the drawer body 30 means that the second connecting member 52 can slide relative to the drawer body 30 .

[0118] In this way, no other structures need to be provided on the drawer body 30 to realize the sliding of the second connecting member 52 , which can simplify the structure of the drawer body 30 and facilitate the manufacture of the drawer body 30 .

[0119] Of course, in some embodiments, the second connector 52 can also be slidably connected to the drawer body 30. For example, the drawer body 30 can be provided with a slide groove, and one end of the second connector 52 can be slidably connected within the slide groove. Alternatively, the first connector 51 and the drawer body 30 are integrally formed. In this way, a sliding connection between the drawer body 30 and the second connector 52 can also be achieved.

[0120] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 6 to 8, the second connecting member 52 includes a first hole 521, which is located at the second end of the second connecting member 52 (e.g., the end near the drawer panel 40). A first rotating shaft 53 is located in the first hole 521 and is rotatably connected to the second connecting member 52. The first rotating shaft 53 is slidably and rotatably connected to the drawer panel 40. The second connecting member 52 is slidably and rotatably connected to the drawer panel 40 via the first rotating shaft 53.

[0121] It can be understood that the sliding and rotating connection between the second connecting member 52 and the drawer panel 40 means that the second connecting member 52 can rotate and slide relative to the drawer panel 40 .

[0122] In this way, when the drawer panel 40 is rotating, the second connecting member 52 can rotate and slide relative to the drawer panel 40 through the first rotating shaft 53, and the second connecting member 52 slides relative to the drawer body 30, so that the drawer panel 40 rotates relative to the drawer panel of the drawer body 30, so that the drawer panel opens and closes the first opening 302.

[0123] For example, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the first connector 51 of the connecting assembly 50 can be located on the outside of the drawer side panel 32 (e.g., on the side away from the first cavity 301) and arranged close to the drawer panel 40. In this way, the distance between the drawer panel 40 and the second connector 52 can be relatively short, which can save materials and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0124] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 6 and 8, the drawer panel 40 includes a panel body 41. A guide portion 42 is provided on one side (e.g., the rear side) of the panel body 41 near the first cavity 301. The guide portion 42 extends along the second direction. The guide portion 42 includes a first sub-guide portion 401 (e.g., a sliding strip groove). The first sub-guide portion 401 is provided through the guide portion 42 and extends along the second direction in Figure 6. The first rotating shaft 53 is located within the first sub-guide portion 401 and is rotatably and slidably connected to the drawer panel 40. This allows the drawer panel 40 to smoothly open and close the first opening 302, making it convenient for users to take items in and out.

[0125] In some embodiments, two guide rails may be spaced apart on the drawer panel 40, and the first rotating shaft 53 is rotatably and slidably connected to the two guide rails. In this way, when installing the first rotating shaft 53, it is only necessary to insert the first rotating shaft 53 from the upper ends of the two guide rails, saving assembly time.

[0126] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG9 , the first rotating shaft 53 may include a plurality of rotating shaft grooves 531 (e.g., annular grooves). The first rotating shaft 53 passes through the first hole 521, and at least a portion of the first rotating shaft 53 is located within the first sub-guide portion 401. A portion of the second connecting member 52 is located within the rotating shaft groove 531 of the first rotating shaft 53, thereby facilitating improved stability of the connection between the components. Furthermore, if two guide rails are provided on the drawer panel 40, portions of the two guide rails are located within the first sub-guide portion 401.

[0127] For example, when the drawer panel 40 includes a first sub-guide portion 401, the position where the first rotating shaft 53 is provided with the rotating shaft groove 531 is located within the first sub-guide portion 401. At this position, the sidewall of the first rotating shaft 53 and the sidewall of the drawer panel 40 provided with the first sub-guide portion 401 are mutually restrained, thereby reducing the probability of the first rotating shaft 53 falling out of the first sub-guide portion 401, thereby improving the reliability of the storage device 100. For another example, the first rotating shaft 53 can be made of a flexible material. In this way, when the first rotating shaft 53 passes through the first hole 521 and at least a portion of the first rotating shaft 53 is provided in the first sub-guide portion 401, installation is faster and more convenient.

[0128] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 7, 8, and 10, the first connector 51 includes a second cavity 511 (e.g., a receiving cavity). A third opening 512 is defined at the first end of the first connector 51. One end of the second connector 52 extends through the third opening 512, and the second connector 52 extends into the second cavity 511, whereupon the second connector 52 is slidably connected to the first connector 51. Thus, the connector 52 can slide within the second cavity 511, achieving a sliding connection between the connector 52 and the fixing member 51.

[0129] In some embodiments, the first connecting member 51 may also be provided with a sliding groove, in which the first end of the first connecting member 51 is engaged, and the first connecting member 51 is slidably connected to the sliding groove. Thus, the second connecting member 52 and the first connecting member 51 can also be slidably connected.

[0130] It is understandable that the second connecting member 52 may also be slidably connected to the first connecting member 51 in other ways, and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0131] 11 , the first connector 51 includes a first sliding portion 513 (eg, a sliding hole) disposed adjacent to and in communication with the second cavity 511. The first sliding portion 513 extends along a first direction.

[0132] The connecting assembly 50 includes a first stopper 522 connected to a first end of the second connecting member 52. At least a portion of the first stopper 522 is located within the first sliding portion 513 and is slidably connected to the first sliding portion 513. A portion of the first connecting member 51 near the first sliding portion 513 engages with the first stopper 522, allowing the first stopper 522 to slide within the first sliding portion 513 along a first direction.

[0133] In some embodiments, the sidewall of the third opening 512 limits the second connecting member 52 so that the second connecting member 52 can slide along the first direction.

[0134] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 7, 8, and 11, the connecting assembly 50 includes a first snap-fit ​​assembly. The first snap-fit ​​assembly includes a first snap-fit ​​member 514, which is located at an end of the first connecting member 51 away from the drawer panel 40. The first snap-fit ​​member 514 is connected to a side of the connecting assembly 50 away from the first cavity 301 (i.e., the outer side).

[0135] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 12 , the first clamping assembly further includes a second clamping member 54 , and the second clamping member 54 is connected to a side of the first limiting portion 522 away from the first cavity 301 .

[0136] In some embodiments, the second clamping member 54 is configured to clamp the first clamping member 514 and the second clamping member 54 when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, thereby limiting the first limiting portion 522 from moving along the first direction.

[0137] For example, as shown in Figure 13, when the second connecting member 52 moves along the first direction to a position of the first connecting member 51 away from the drawer panel 40, the first clamping member 514 and the second clamping member 54 can be clamped together, thereby limiting the second connecting member 52 from moving in the opposite direction.

[0138] When the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, that is, the drawer panel 40 closes the first opening 302. Since the first clamping member 514 and the second clamping member 54 are engaged, the drawer panel 40 will not rotate relative to the drawer body 30, so that the drawer panel 40 remains in the second state.

[0139] When the drawer panel 40 needs to be opened, the first clamping member 514 and the second clamping member 54 only need to be separated from each other, so that the drawer panel 40 can be rotated relative to the drawer body 30, thereby placing the drawer panel 40 in the first state.

[0140] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 11, 13, and 14, the first engaging member 514 can be a clamping block. The second engaging member 54 includes a hook 541, and the clamping block and the hook 541 are mutually engaged. When the drawer panel 40 closes the first opening 302, the hook 541 moves along the first limiting portion 522 in the first direction shown in Figure 11 to the side of the clamping block away from the drawer panel 40, and abuts against the side of the clamping block away from the drawer panel 40 to restrict the opening of the drawer panel 40.

[0141] Here, the first clamping member 514 and the second clamping member 54 may also be other clamping structures as long as they can achieve the clamping connection between the two.

[0142] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 8 and 15, the surface of the first clip 514 on the side close to the drawer panel 40 (i.e., the surface on the front side of the first clip 514 in Figure 15) is an inclined surface. The surface of the second clip 54 on the side away from the drawer panel 40 (i.e., the surface on the back side of the second clip 54 in Figure 15) is an inclined surface, and the inclination directions of the two inclined surfaces are the same. When the first clip 514 and the second clip 54 approach each other, the inclined surfaces can serve as a guide, making it easier for the second clip 54 to move to the back side of the first clip 514.

[0143] It should be noted that, as shown in FIG15 , the angle between the inclined surface between the first clamping member 514 and the second clamping member 54 and the side surface of the first connector 51 away from the first cavity 301 is acute. This allows the second clamping member 54 to slide smoothly to the other side of the first clamping member 514.

[0144] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 11 and 16, the second clamping member 54 includes a first mating portion 542, which is located on a side of the second clamping member 54 near the first limiting portion 522. At least a portion of the first limiting portion 522 is located within the first mating portion 542. Thus, the first limiting portion 522 and the second clamping member 54 can be connected through the first mating portion 542.

[0145] When installing the second clip 54, simply insert the first stopper 522 of the second clip 54 into the first mating portion 542 to complete the installation of the second clip 54. Similarly, when removing the second clip 54, simply separate the second clip 54 from the first mating portion 542. This makes installation and removal of the second clip 54 more convenient.

[0146] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG17 , the first connector 51 includes a first shell 517. The first shell 517 includes a bottom wall 515 and a side wall 518 connected to the bottom wall 515, with the side wall 518 being disposed around the bottom wall 515. The third opening 512 is located on a side wall 518 of the first shell 517 adjacent to the drawer body 30 and extends through the side wall 518.

[0147] As shown in Figure 7, the first connector 51 further includes a top cover 516. The top cover 516 is snap-fitted onto the bottom wall 515 and is detachably connected thereto. The top cover 516, the bottom wall 515, and the sidewalls 518 collectively define a second cavity 511. The first sliding portion 513 is located on the top cover 516 and communicates with the second cavity 511.

[0148] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG5 , a second stopper 321 and a third stopper 322 are formed spaced apart on a side of the drawer body 30 away from the first cavity 301. The first connector 51 is engaged between the second stopper 321 and the third stopper 322. This facilitates installation of the first connector 51.

[0149] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 and 11, the first connector 51 further includes a second hole 519 (such as a positioning hole or a fixing hole) and a first fastener 55 (such as a screw). The first fastener 55 is inserted into the second hole 519 and is fixedly connected to the drawer body 30.

[0150] In some embodiments, a connecting member 51 further includes a plurality of second holes 519 and a plurality of first fasteners 55, and the connecting assembly 50 is fixedly connected to the drawer body 30 via the plurality of first fasteners 55. In this way, the fixation is more secure.

[0151] As shown in Figure 18, the top cover 516 may include a top plate 5161 and at least one connecting portion 5162. The top plate 5161 is provided with a first sliding portion 513 and a first clamping member 514. The connecting portion 5162 includes a second hole 519, which is configured to securely connect the top cover 516, the first shell 517, and the drawer body 30.

[0152] As shown in Figure 19, at least one connecting portion 5162 includes two connecting portions 5162, and the two connecting portions 5162 can be respectively arranged on both sides (such as the left and right sides) of the top plate 5161 close to the bottom wall 515, and the bottom wall 515 is clamped between the two connecting portions 5162.

[0153] 18 and 19 , the top cover 516 includes a first top plate 5161, on which the first sliding portion 513 is disposed. Two connecting portions 5162 are symmetrically arranged along the extension direction of the first sliding portion 513 and are disposed on opposite sides of the first top plate 5161. The connecting portions 5162 are each provided with a second hole 519.

[0154] The top cover 516 is fixedly connected to the drawer body 30 by the first fastener 55. The fixed top cover 516 and the first shell 517 are then fixed to the drawer body 30, so that reliable fixation between the top cover 516, the first shell 517 and the drawer body 30 can be achieved.

[0155] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 20, the connection component 50 shown in Figure 20 is different from the connection component 50 shown in Figure 6 in that the first end of the connection component 50 is slidingly and rotatably connected to the drawer body 30, and the first end of the connection component 50 slides along the second direction.

[0156] When the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, the second end of the connecting assembly 50 also rotates with the drawer panel 40. The first end of the connecting assembly 50 also rotates with the drawer panel 40 and slides relative to the drawer panel in the second direction, allowing the drawer panel 40 to smoothly open the first opening 302. When the connecting assembly 50 stops sliding, it also supports the drawer panel 40.

[0157] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG20 , the drawer panel 40 rotates toward the side closer to the drawer body 30. The second end of the connecting assembly 50 rotates relative to the drawer panel 40, while the first end of the connecting assembly 50 also rotates with the drawer panel 40 and slides in the second direction, allowing the drawer panel 40 to smoothly close the first opening 302.

[0158] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 21, the storage device 100 may include a plurality of connecting assemblies 50. For example, the storage device 100 includes two connecting assemblies 50. The two connecting assemblies 50 are respectively located on a side (such as the outer side) of the drawer side panel 32 away from the first cavity 301. The second ends of the two connecting assemblies 50 are respectively rotatably connected to the drawer panel 40, and the first ends of the two connecting assemblies 50 are respectively rotatably and slidably connected to the drawer body 30. Due to the provision of multiple connecting assemblies 50, the drawer panel 40 opens and closes the first opening 302 more smoothly, and improves the stability of the connecting assembly 50 supporting the drawer panel 40 when the first opening 302 is opened.

[0159] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG21 , the connecting assembly 50 further includes a third connecting member 503. The third connecting member 503 is fixedly connected to the drawer body 30. The length direction of the third connecting member 503 is substantially aligned with the second direction. The connecting assembly 50 further includes a second rotating shaft 602. The second rotating shaft 602 is slidably and rotationally connected to the third connecting member 503. For example, the second rotating shaft 602 can slide along the second direction.

[0160] The connecting assembly 50 further includes a fourth connecting member 504. A first end of the fourth connecting member 504 is rotatably connected to the third connecting member 503 via a second rotating shaft 602. Because the third connecting member 503 is slidably connected to the second rotating shaft 602, the fourth connecting member 504 is also rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft 602, so that the fourth connecting member 504 is slidably connected relative to the third connecting member 503.

[0161] The connecting assembly 50 further includes a third rotating shaft 361 . The second end of the fourth connecting member 504 is rotatably connected to the drawer panel 40 via the third rotating shaft 361 , so that the drawer panel 40 rotates relative to the drawer body 30 .

[0162] In some embodiments, the third connector 503 and the fourth connector 504 can rotate and slide relative to each other. Therefore, by simply fixing the third connector 503 to the drawer body 30 and rotatably connecting the second end of the fourth connector 504 to the drawer panel 40, the drawer panel 40 can rotate relative to the drawer body 30, allowing the drawer panel 40 to open and close the first opening 302. This configuration simplifies the structure of the drawer body 30 and facilitates its production and manufacturing.

[0163] In some embodiments, the fourth connector 504 can also be directly slidably and rotatably connected to the drawer body 30 via the second rotating shaft 602. For example, the drawer body 30 may be provided with a slide groove, the sidewalls of which extend along the second direction. One end of the second rotating shaft 602 can be slidably and rotatably disposed within the slide groove. In this manner, the drawer body 30 and the fourth connector 504 can be relatively slidably and rotatably connected.

[0164] At the same time, because the third rotating shaft 361 is rotatably connected to the drawer panel 40, the third rotating shaft 361 is also rotatably connected to the second end of the fourth connecting member 504. Thus, through the cooperation between the second rotating shaft 602 and the third rotating shaft 361, the fourth connecting member 504 can rotate relative to the drawer panel 40. Furthermore, the fourth connecting member 504 can slide and rotate relative to the drawer body 30 in the second direction, thereby enabling the drawer panel 40 to open and close the first opening 302. This arrangement reduces the number of components in the connecting assembly 50, facilitating production and assembly.

[0165] It can be understood that when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the second rotating shaft 602 and the third rotating shaft 361 are at different heights.

[0166] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 21 and 23, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the third rotation axis 361 is higher than the second rotation axis 602 along the second direction. In this case, the top of the third rotation axis 361 is farther away from the drawer bottom plate 31 relative to the top of the second rotation axis 602.

[0167] For example, as shown in Figures 20 and 23, when the drawer panel 40 opens the first opening 302, the fourth connecting member 504 rotates with the rotation of the drawer panel 40, and the second rotating shaft 602 connected to the fourth connecting member 504 slides from top to bottom along the second direction. In this way, the drawer panel 40 can smoothly open the first opening 302.

[0168] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 20 , the third connecting member 503 of the connecting assembly 50 may be located on a side of the drawer side panel 32 away from the first cavity 301 and disposed close to the drawer panel 40 .

[0169] It should be noted that the distance between the third connector 503 and the drawer panel 40 can be set as required, and the distance is related to the size of the drawer body 30 and the drawer panel 40. The present disclosure does not limit the distance between the third connector 503 and the drawer panel 40.

[0170] It is understandable that the shorter the length of the fourth connecting member 504 is, the less material is used, thereby saving manufacturing costs.

[0171] In some embodiments, the fourth connecting member 504 has a second connection hole 5202 at each end. The second rotating shaft 602 and the third rotating shaft 361 can pass through the second connection hole 5202, thereby achieving a rotational connection between the second rotating shaft 602 and the fourth connecting member 504, and a rotational connection between the third rotating shaft 361 and the fourth connecting member 504.

[0172] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 24 to 26, the guide portion 42 is provided with a tenth hole 402. The third rotating shaft 361 is located in the tenth hole 402, and the third rotating shaft 361 is rotatably connected to the drawer panel 40 through the tenth hole 402. This arrangement is simple in structure and easy to install and produce.

[0173] For example, a rotating post can be provided on the drawer panel 40, and a corresponding hole can be provided in the third rotating shaft 361. The rotating post is provided in the corresponding hole, thereby achieving a rotational connection between the third rotating shaft 361 and the drawer panel 40. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG24 , the third connecting member includes a third cavity 3003. The second rotating shaft 602 can be located in the third cavity 3003 and is slidably and rotationally connected to the third connecting member 503.

[0174] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG27 , a fourth opening 5012 is provided on a side of the third connecting member 503 proximate to the drawer panel 40. The fourth opening 5012 extends in a direction substantially parallel to the second direction. The fourth opening 5012 communicates with the third cavity 3003. A first end of the fourth connecting member 504 extends through the fourth opening 5012 and is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft 602. The sliding direction of the fourth connecting member 504 is substantially parallel to the extending direction of the fourth opening 5012. In this manner, the fourth connecting member 504 can be slidably and rotatably connected relative to the third connecting member 503.

[0175] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG28 , a second sliding portion 5013 is provided on an outer wall of the third connector 503 away from the drawer body 30. The second sliding portion 5013 shown in FIG28 differs from the first sliding portion 513 shown in FIG11 in that the second sliding portion 5013 extends in a direction substantially aligned with the second direction. In some embodiments, the second rotating shaft 602 shown in FIG28 differs from the first retaining portion 522 shown in FIG11 in that the second rotating shaft 602 is located within the third cavity 3003, is configured to slide in the second direction, and is rotationally connected to the third connector 503. As shown in FIG28 , the connecting assembly 50 further includes a second snap-fit ​​assembly 550. The second snap-fit ​​assembly 550 is located at an end of the third connector 503 away from the second opening 303 and is fixedly connected to the side of the third connecting assembly 503 away from the first cavity 301.

[0176] 28 , the second clamping assembly 550 includes a third clamping member 552 . The third clamping member 552 is located on a side of the third connecting member 503 away from the drawer body 30 , and is fixedly connected to the third connecting member 503 .

[0177] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 29 to 31, the third engaging member 552 includes a first limiting hole 5521 and a second limiting hole 5522. The first limiting hole 5521 is connected to the second limiting hole 5522. The second limiting hole 5522 is closer to the second opening 303 than the first limiting hole 5521. It should be noted that the first limiting hole 5521 is connected to the second sliding portion 5013, and the second limiting hole 5522 is also connected to the second sliding portion 5013. The second rotating shaft 602 can slide along the second direction toward the second limiting hole 5522.

[0178] It is understood that, as shown in FIG31 , the size of the opening at the second limiting hole 5522 can be smaller than the size of the second rotating shaft 602. When the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the second rotating shaft 602 abuts against the hole wall of the first limiting hole 5521 to limit the second rotating shaft 602 from moving in the second direction toward the second limiting hole 5522. It is understood that the third clamping member 552 is configured to limit the opening of the drawer panel 40 and keep the first opening 302 closed when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state. When it is necessary to open the drawer panel 40, as shown in FIG29 , it is only necessary to separate the third clamping member 552 and the second rotating shaft 602 from each other to rotate the drawer panel 40 relative to the drawer body 30, thereby achieving the opening of the drawer panel 40.

[0179] In some embodiments, the third clamping member 552 is made of an elastic material. Thus, when the second rotating shaft 602 reaches the second limiting hole 5522, the third clamping member 552 is elastic, and the size of the opening at the second limiting hole 5522 can be increased, allowing the second rotating shaft 602 to smoothly enter the first limiting hole 5521. After the size of the opening at the second limiting hole 5522 returns to its size before the elastic change, the second rotating shaft 602 can be clamped into the first limiting hole 5521, making it difficult for the second rotating shaft 602 to disengage from the first limiting hole 5521 and facilitating the second rotating shaft 602 to slide into the first limiting hole 5521 along the second direction.

[0180] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG31 , the third clamping member 552 includes a first sub-clamping member 5523. The first sub-clamping member 5523 surrounds a first limiting hole 5521. The third clamping member 552 also includes a second sub-clamping member 5524. The second sub-clamping member 5524 includes two second sub-clamping members 5524. The two second sub-clamping members 5524 are respectively connected to opposite sides of the first sub-clamping member 5523. The two second sub-clamping members 5524 and the first sub-clamping member 5523 jointly define a second limiting hole 5522. The first limiting hole 5521 is connected to the second limiting hole 5522.

[0181] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG31 , the two second sub-clamping members 5524 can be arranged at an angle, with the ends of the two second sub-clamping members 5524 away from the first limiting hole 5521 being the first ends. The ends of the second sub-clamping members 5524 closer to the first limiting hole 5521 are the second ends. The distance between the first ends of the two first limiting holes 5521 is greater than the distance between the second ends of the two first limiting holes 5521.

[0182] With this arrangement, the distance between the two second sub-clamping members 5524 decreases as they approach the first limiting hole 5521. The two second sub-clamping members 5524 can guide the second rotating shaft 602. For example, as the second rotating shaft 602 approaches the first limiting hole 5521 in the second direction, the second rotating shaft 602 can abut against the second sub-clamping members 5524 on both sides, allowing the second rotating shaft 602 to smoothly enter the first limiting hole 5521.

[0183] When the first opening 302 needs to be opened, the second rotating shaft 602 needs to be disengaged from the first limiting hole 5521. The spacing between the second ends of the two second sub-clamping members 5524 is smaller than the spacing between the first ends of the two second sub-clamping members 5524. This increases the size of the second limiting hole 5522 away from the first limiting hole 5521, making the process of disengaging the second rotating shaft 602 from the first limiting hole 5521 more convenient and simple. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG32 , the second clamping assembly 550 includes a base 551. The third clamping member 552 is fixedly connected to the base 551, and the base 551 is connected to the side of the third connecting member 503 away from the first cavity 301, thereby connecting the third clamping member 552 to the third connecting member 503. The base 551 includes a connecting plate 5511. The connecting plate 5511 is fixedly connected to the third clamping member 552. The base 551 also includes two first connecting plates 5512. One of the two first clamping plates 5512 is located on a first side of the connecting plate 5511, and the other first clamping plate 5512 is located on a second side opposite to the first side of the connecting plate 5511. The two first clamping plates 5512 are connected to the connecting plate 5511 and are spaced apart.

[0184] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 32 and 33, the first clamping plate 5512 includes a third hole 5513. Second hooks 5514 are provided on both sides of the third connector 503 in a direction perpendicular to the first opening 302. The two first clamping plates 5512 are located on either side of the second hooks 5514 formed in the third connector 503, and the third holes 5513 of the two first clamping plates 5512 are respectively engaged with the second hooks 5514 of the third connector 503. Therefore, during installation, installation is completed by simply engaging the second hooks 5514 on the third connector 503 with the third holes 5513 on the first clamping plates 5512, making installation and removal of the second clamping assembly 550 more convenient.

[0185] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 33 and 34 , the top cover 516 includes a third top plate 5163. The third top plate 5163 includes a second sliding portion 5013. The structure and function of the second sliding portion 5013 shown in Figure 34 are substantially the same as those of the first sliding portion 513 shown in Figure 11 and are not described again herein.

[0186] The top cover 516 also includes a second clipping plate 5164. The second clipping plate 5164 is fixedly connected to the side of the third top plate 5163 near the drawer body 30. The second clipping plate 5164 includes a sixth hole 5165 (such as a fixing hole or a positioning hole). Correspondingly, the side wall 518 of the first shell 517 includes a third hook 5181, and the sixth hole 5165 is engaged with the third hook 5181.

[0187] In this way, the top cover 516 and the first shell 517 can be fixed together through the sixth hole 5165 and the third hook 5181. After the top cover 516 and the first shell 517 are fixed together, the second clamping plate 5164 can be located inside the first shell 517. It is understood that, as shown in Figure 34, the top cover 516 can include multiple second clamping plates 5164, each of which is formed with a sixth hole 5165, so that the top cover 516 and the first shell 517 are connected more firmly.

[0188] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG33 , the third connector 503 further includes a fourth hole 5191. Correspondingly, as shown in FIG22 , a fixing post 304 is provided on a side of the drawer body 30 away from the first cavity 301. The fixing post 304 is positioned within the fourth hole 5191 and connected to the fourth hole 5191. This arrangement facilitates connection of the third connector 503 to the drawer body 30.

[0189] Of course, in other embodiments, the third connecting member 503 may include a fixing column 304. Correspondingly, the drawer body 30 includes a fourth hole 5191, and the third connecting member 503 can be conveniently connected to the drawer body 30 by connecting the fixing column 304 to the fourth hole 5191.

[0190] As can be understood, as shown in FIG33 , the third connecting member 503 includes a plurality of fourth holes 5191. Accordingly, the third connecting member 503 includes a plurality of fixing posts 304. Each fixing post 304 is located within and connected to each of the fourth holes 5191. Thus, the connection between the plurality of fourth holes 5191 and the fixing posts 304 provides a more stable connection between the third connecting member 503 and the drawer body 30.

[0191] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 21 and 22, the fixing column 304 is further provided with a fifth hole 3041 (e.g., a positioning hole). The connecting assembly 50 further includes a second fastener 56. The second fastener 56 is located in the fifth hole 3041 and is fixedly connected to the drawer body 30. Simultaneously, the second fastener 56 is also fixedly connected to the third connecting member 503. The third connecting member 503 is relatively fixed to the drawer body 30 via the second fastener 56. This provides a more stable connection between the third connecting member 503 and the drawer body 30. Thus, the second fastener 56 can more securely fix the third connecting member 503 to the drawer body 30, thereby preventing the third connecting member 503 from separating from the drawer body 30. For example, the second fastener 56 can be a screw, and the threaded connection between the second fastener 56 and the drawer body 30 can achieve the connection between the third connecting member 503 and the drawer body 30.

[0192] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 35 and 38, a connecting component 50 can be set at the rotating connection at the lower end of the drawer panel 40, or the connecting component 50 can be installed between the upper end of the drawer panel 40 and the drawer body 30, so that the drawer panel 40 can switch between the first state and the second state.

[0193] For example, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, a side of the drawer panel 40 close to the first cavity 301 (such as the rear side) is in contact with, in contact with, or has a predetermined gap with the drawer body 30 , so that the drawer panel 40 can close the first opening 302 .

[0194] When the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, a gap is formed between the upper end of the drawer panel 40 and the upper end of the drawer body 30 along the first direction under the action of the connecting assembly 50, so that the first opening 302 is in an open state, facilitating the user to store or remove predetermined items in the first cavity 301 through the first opening 302. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 35 and 36, when one side (e.g., the rear side) of the drawer body 30 is connected to the drawer panel 40, both sides of the drawer panel 40, such as the end (lower end) away from the second opening 303, can be rotatably connected to the drawer body 30.

[0195] The storage device 100 includes a connecting assembly 50. The connecting assembly 50 is slidably and rotatably connected to at least one of the drawer body 30 and the drawer panel 40, so that the drawer panel 40 can be converted between a first state and a second state.

[0196] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG35 , the connection assembly 50 further includes a fifth connector 35. The drawer panel 40 is connected to the drawer body 30 via the fifth connector 35. The fifth connector 35 can be located on at least one side (e.g., at least one of the left or right sides) of the upper end of the drawer panel 40. Alternatively, the fifth connector 35 can be located on at least one side (e.g., at least one of the left or right sides) of the lower end of the drawer panel 40.

[0197] Alternatively, the fifth connecting member 35 may also be located at the outer side wall of the drawer body 30 , and the connecting assembly 50 may include a plurality of fifth connecting members 35 .

[0198] For example, when the fifth connecting member 35 is located at the upper end of the drawer panel 40, as shown in Figures 35, 36 and 38, one end of the fifth connecting member 35 can be rotatably connected to one of the drawer body 30 and the drawer panel 40. The fifth connecting member 35 includes a third sliding portion 351 (such as a through hole, a blind hole or a sliding groove), and the other of the drawer body 30 and the drawer panel 40 is slidably connected to the fifth connecting member 35 through the third sliding portion 351, so that the drawer panel 40 rotates to open or close the first opening 302.

[0199] In this way, the fifth connecting member 35 can be used to limit the drawer panel 40, so that when the upper end of the drawer panel 40 is rotated forward to a preset maximum rotation angle, the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, and the drawer panel 40 remains stable under the gravity of the panel body 41 and the limiting action of the fifth connecting member 35.

[0200] It should be noted that the preset maximum rotation angle is related to the angle between the drawer panel 40 and the plane where the first opening 302 is located, and the preset maximum rotation angle can be set according to needs.

[0201] When the upper end of the drawer panel 40 rotates backward to the second position, the drawer panel 40 closes the first opening 302. At this time, although the fifth connecting member 35 does not restrict the rotation of the drawer panel 40, the drawer panel 40 can maintain a stable state under the action of the gravity of the fifth connecting member 35 and the panel body 41.

[0202] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 36 and 38 , a first end (e.g., the upper end) of the fifth connector 35 is rotatably connected to the drawer body 30, and the upper end of the drawer panel 40 is slidably connected to the fifth connector 35 via a third sliding portion 351. Thus, the fifth connector 35 allows the drawer panel 40 to transition between a first state and a second state, allowing the drawer panel 40 to open or close the first opening 302, thereby facilitating a user's access to and placement of items through the first opening 302. In some embodiments, as the upper end of the drawer panel 40 rotates forward in a first direction, the drawer panel 40 slides relative to the fifth connector 35 via the third sliding portion 351, causing the fifth connector 35 to rotate relative to the drawer body 30 until the drawer panel 40 reaches a position that opens the first opening 302, as shown in Figure 35 . At this point, the drawer panel 40, constrained by the fifth connector 35, has a maximum rotation angle and, under the action of gravity on the panel body 41, remains stable in the first state, facilitating access to and placement of items in the first cavity 301.

[0203] As shown in Figures 39 and 45, in some embodiments, when the drawer panel 40 switches between the first state and the second state, the upper end of the drawer panel 40 slides along the length direction of the fifth connecting member 35. When the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, the length direction of the fifth connecting member 35 can be substantially consistent with the first direction. The extension direction of the third sliding portion 351 is substantially consistent with the length direction of the fifth connecting member 35.

[0204] It should be noted that the first opening 302 can be opened or closed by rotating the drawer panel 40. Since the rotation trajectory of one end of the drawer panel 40 is approximately arc-shaped or curved, the extension direction of the third sliding portion 351 is also approximately bar-shaped, arc-shaped, or curved. This arrangement allows the drawer panel 40 to open or close the first opening 302 more smoothly.

[0205] As shown in Figures 36 and 43, the third sliding portion 351 extends along the length of the fifth connecting member 35. The storage device 100 includes a third rotating shaft 361 (e.g., a positioning shaft). The third rotating shaft 361 is located at a first end of the fifth connecting member 35 and is fixedly connected to the fifth connecting member 35. The third rotating shaft 361 is rotatably connected to the side of the drawer body 30 away from the first cavity 301 along the third direction.

[0206] The storage device 100 further includes a fourth rotating shaft 362 (e.g., a guide shaft). The fourth rotating shaft 362 extends along the third direction. A first end of the fourth rotating shaft 362 is connected to a side wall of the panel body 41, and a second end of the fourth rotating shaft 362 is located within the third sliding portion 351. The fourth rotating shaft 362 is rotatably connected to the third sliding portion 351, allowing the fourth rotating shaft 362 to slide and rotate with the fifth connecting member 35 along the length of the third sliding portion 351. Thus, the fourth rotating shaft 362 and the third sliding portion 351 cooperate to achieve a slidable and rotatable connection between the drawer panel 40 and the fifth connecting member 35.

[0207] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 35 and 36, taking the fifth connecting member 35 installed on the right side of the drawer panel 40 as an example, the first end of the fifth connecting member 35 is rotatably connected to the right side of the drawer body 30 through the third rotating shaft 361, and the third rotating shaft 361 can be an integrated structure with the fifth connecting member 35.

[0208] For another example, the right side of the drawer body 30 is fixedly connected with the third rotating shaft 361 , that is, the first end of the fifth connecting member 35 is rotatably connected to the right side of the drawer body 30 through the third rotating shaft 361 .

[0209] In some embodiments, the fifth connector 35 and the third rotation axis 361 on the left side of the storage device 100 are mirror-symmetrical structures compared to the fifth connector 35 and the third rotation axis 361 on the right side. In this way, the connecting assembly 50 includes two fifth connectors 35, which enhances the support effect of the fifth connector 35 on the drawer panel 40.

[0210] For example, an eighth hole (e.g., a positioning hole) is provided on the side wall of the drawer body 30 along the third direction, and the third rotating shaft 361 is located in the hole. The third rotating shaft 361 can then be connected to the third rotating shaft 361 by screws, rivets, nuts, or other connecting structures to prevent the fifth connecting member 35 from moving away from the drawer body 30. At this time, the outer side wall of the third rotating shaft 361 is rotatably connected relative to the hole, so that the fifth connecting member 35 is rotatably connected relative to the drawer body 30.

[0211] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 43, the third rotating shaft 361 is connected to the fifth connecting member 35. For example, the outer diameter of the first end of the third rotating shaft 361 close to the fifth connecting member 35 is larger than the outer diameter of the second end of the third rotating shaft 361 away from the fifth connecting member 35. Correspondingly, an eighth hole is provided on the side wall of the drawer body 30 along the third direction, and the inner diameter of the hole is smaller than the outer diameter of the first end of the third rotating shaft 361, but larger than the outer diameter of the second end of the third rotating shaft 361.

[0212] In this way, the fifth connecting member 35 and the drawer body 30 are spaced apart in the third direction, thereby avoiding friction resistance between the fifth connecting member 35 and the drawer panel 40 or the outer wall of the drawer body 30 during the rotation of the fifth connecting member 35, and is beneficial to extending the life of the storage device 100.

[0213] Alternatively, the third rotating shaft 361 has a stepped structure. In this case, the fifth connecting member 35 includes two third rotating shafts 361. The two third rotating shafts 361 are respectively a first third rotating shaft and a second third rotating shaft. The first third rotating shaft and the second third rotating shaft are arranged between the drawer body 30 and the fifth connecting member 35 along the third direction. The first end of the first third rotating shaft is connected to the fifth connecting member 35, the first end of the second third rotating shaft is connected to the outer wall of the drawer body 30, and the first end of the second third rotating shaft is provided with an eighth hole (e.g., a positioning hole) along the third direction.

[0214] The second ends of the second and third rotating shafts can be plugged and adapted to the holes, so that the first and third rotating shafts are connected to the second and third rotating shafts. This connection can be connected along the third direction by screws, rivets, or other connecting structures, so that the fifth connecting member 35 can rotate with the drawer body 30 via the first and third rotating shafts and the second and third rotating shafts. This arrangement can also avoid frictional resistance between the drawer panel 40 and the outer wall of the drawer body 30, which is conducive to extending the life of the storage device 100.

[0215] As shown in Figures 36 and 40, taking the third sliding portion 351 as an example, which is a through-hole structure provided on the fifth connecting member 35 along the third direction, when the drawer panel 40 switches between the first state and the second state, the fifth connecting member 35 is rotated so that the second end of the fourth rotating shaft 362 can slide along the length direction of the third sliding portion 351.

[0216] For example, when the drawer panel 40 is in the first state shown in FIG36 , the fourth rotation axis 362 is located at the end of the third sliding portion 351 away from the third rotation axis 361. At this time, the fourth rotation axis 362 contacts the side wall of the end of the third sliding portion 351 away from the third rotation axis 361, and the fifth connecting member 35 restricts the upper end of the drawer panel 40 from further rotating forward. That is, when the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, the first opening 302 is opened to the maximum state.

[0217] When the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the fourth rotation axis 362 is located at an end of the third sliding portion 351 close to the third rotation axis 361 , and the drawer panel 40 closes the first opening 302 .

[0218] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 40 and 43, the fifth connecting member 35 also includes a third limiting hole 352, the third limiting hole 352 is located on the side of the third sliding portion 351 close to the third rotating shaft 361, and a portion of the third limiting hole 352 is connected to the third sliding portion 351, and the fifth connecting member 35 is configured to have a locked state.

[0219] When the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the fourth rotating shaft 362 is located in the third limiting hole 352, so that the fifth connecting member 35 is in a locked state and prevents the drawer panel 40 from opening the first opening 302. This arrangement allows the drawer panel 40 to maintain a stable closed state.

[0220] It should be noted that by providing the third limiting hole 352, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state and the fifth connecting member 35 is in the locked state, even under the action of gravity (i.e., the natural state), the third limiting hole 352 can prevent the fourth rotating shaft 362 from entering the third sliding portion 351 through the third limiting hole 352. In this way, the fourth rotating shaft 362 can be prevented from sliding to the end of the third sliding portion 351 away from the third rotating shaft 361, thereby preventing the drawer panel 40 from switching from the second state to the first state.

[0221] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG35 , a fourth limiting portion 363 (e.g., a pin) is plugged into the fourth limiting hole to enable the drawer panel 40 to rotate about an axis parallel to the third direction to open or close the first opening 302. The fourth limiting hole is configured so that the fourth limiting portion 363 can rotate about the sidewall of the fourth limiting hole about an axis parallel to the third direction. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG35 and FIG37 , the storage device 100 further includes two fourth limiting portions 363 and two fifth limiting portions 364, wherein the two fourth limiting portions 363 are disposed on opposite sides of the drawer panel 40 along the third direction, and the two fifth limiting portions 364 are disposed on opposite sides of the drawer body 30 along the third direction. One of the fourth limiting portion 363 and the fifth limiting portion 364 is a hole, and the other is a pin plugged into and adapted to the hole, so that the drawer panel 40 can rotate about the drawer body 30 to open or close the first opening 302.

[0222] For example, as shown in FIG37 , the fourth limiting portion 363 may be a pin, and the fifth limiting portion 364 may be a corresponding ninth hole (e.g., a pin hole or a strip-shaped hole). It should be noted that the fifth limiting portion 364 differs from the fourth limiting hole in that the fifth limiting portion 364 is further configured to limit movement of the fourth limiting portion 363 along the second direction.

[0223] At the lower end of the panel body 41, the pins are connected to the side surfaces of the panel body 41 along the third direction. At the lower end of the drawer body 30 near the first opening 302, the ninth holes extend along the third direction and are respectively located on the side walls of the drawer body 30 away from the first cavity 301.

[0224] For another example, a fourth limiting portion 363 and a fifth limiting portion 364 can be provided on both the left and right sides of the lower end of the panel body 41. As shown in FIG35 , a pin located on the right side of the drawer panel 40 can be inserted into a hole on the right side of the drawer body 30 along the third direction, and another pin located on the left side of the drawer panel 40 can be inserted into another hole on the left side of the drawer body 30 along the third direction, so that the drawer panel 40 can rotate relative to the drawer body 30, thereby opening or closing the first opening.

[0225] It should be noted that the inner diameter of the hole may be slightly larger than the outer diameter of the pin, so that the drawer panel 40 can rotate relative to the drawer body 30 to open or close the first opening 302 .

[0226] Alternatively, the hole may be a strip-shaped hole extending in the second direction. In this way, when the drawer panel 40 rotates relative to the drawer body 30, the drawer panel 40 can open or close the first opening 302, and the drawer panel 40 can also move relative to the drawer body 30 in the second direction when the drawer panel 40 is in a position close to the second state.

[0227] As shown in Figures 39 to 41 , the third limiting hole 352 is located on a side of the third sliding portion 351 near the third rotating shaft 361, and a portion of the third limiting hole 352 is in communication with the third sliding portion 351. Consequently, a predetermined gap is provided between the upper end of the drawer panel 40 and the drawer body 30 along the first direction, allowing the fourth rotating shaft 362 to move to the end of the third sliding portion 351 near the third rotating shaft 361, and thereby move into the third limiting hole 352.

[0228] In some embodiments, if the drawer panel 40 shown in FIG41 needs to be converted to the second state and the fifth connecting member 35 is in a locked state, the fifth limiting portion 364 shown in FIG37 is a strip-shaped hole arranged along the second direction. Since the upper end (i.e., the first end) of the third limiting hole 352 shown in FIG41 is connected to the end of the third sliding portion 351 close to the third rotating shaft 361, a force can be applied to the drawer panel 40, so that the drawer panel 40 can drive the fourth rotating shaft 362 to move upward in the third sliding portion 351, thereby causing the fourth rotating shaft 362 to enter the third limiting hole 352. Then, under the action of the self-weight of the drawer panel body 41, the fourth rotating shaft 362 moves downward (such as moves) in the third limiting hole 352.

[0229] In this way, the fourth rotating shaft 362 contacts the lower side wall of the third limiting hole 352 and reaches the lower end (i.e., the second end) of the third limiting hole 352. In this way, under the action of gravity, the drawer panel 40 contacts the lower side wall of the third limiting hole 352, and the panel body 41 also drives the fifth connecting member 35 to rotate downward, so that the drawer panel 40 is in the second state.

[0230] In the above-mentioned process of the drawer panel 40 moving from the first state to the second state, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state and the fifth connecting member 35 is in the locked state, the fourth limiting portion 363 and the fifth limiting portion 364 can contact and squeeze each other along the second direction, so that the drawer body 30 can bear the weight of the drawer panel 40 through the contact and squeezing of the fourth limiting portion 363 and the fifth limiting portion 364.

[0231] As shown in Figure 37, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the fourth limiting portion 363 is located at the lower end of the fifth limiting portion 364, and the lower side of the pin shaft is spaced apart from the side wall of the hole, that is, the drawer body 30 now bears the weight of the drawer panel 40 through the fifth connecting member 35 and the fourth rotating shaft 362.

[0232] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 40 and 43, the fifth connecting member 35 may include a positioning portion 353, a first end of which is rotatably connected to the drawer body 30 via a third rotating shaft 361. The fifth connecting member 35 also includes a guide portion 354, a second end of which is connected to one end of the guide portion 354. Alternatively, the positioning portion 353 and the guide portion 354 are integrally formed.

[0233] In some embodiments, the guide portion 354 is provided with a third sliding portion 351 , which extends along the length of the guide portion 354 . The fourth rotation shaft 362 is located in the third sliding portion 351 and slides along the extension direction of the third sliding portion 351 .

[0234] In some embodiments, the positioning portion 353 and the guide portion 354 of the fifth connector 35 may be connected at a predetermined angle. For example, the predetermined angle between the positioning portion 353 and the guide portion 354 may be an obtuse angle less than or equal to 110°, such as 110° or 100°.

[0235] In this way, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the guide portion 354 is away from one end of the positioning portion 353, and its positive projection in the first direction is located on the drawer panel 40, that is, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the fifth connecting member 35 will not occupy the front space of the storage device 100.

[0236] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 35 and 40, the storage device 100 further includes at least one positioning member 365. It should be noted that the number of positioning members 365 can be the same as the number of the fifth connecting members 35. For example, along the third direction, the positioning member 365 is connected to the outer wall of the drawer body 30. The at least one positioning member 365 includes a first positioning member and a second positioning member. The first positioning member is provided on the left wall of the drawer body 30, and the second positioning member is provided on the right wall of the drawer body 30.

[0237] 40 , when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the fifth connecting member 35 contacts the positioning member 365 to prevent the fifth connecting member 35 from further rotating and maintain the locked state. The positioning member 365 is located on the outer side wall of the drawer body 30 and is configured to limit the downward rotation of the positioning portion 353, so that the fifth connecting member 35 is in the locked state.

[0238] In this way, even under the action of the panel body 41's own gravity, the positioning member 365 can prevent the drawer panel 40 from rotating forward, that is, the fifth connecting member 35 in the locked state can make the drawer panel 40 stably in the second state in a natural state.

[0239] It should be noted that a gap exists between the fourth rotating shaft 362 and the lower sidewall of the third limiting hole 352. Referring to FIG37 , the fourth limiting portion 363 contacts the lower sidewall of the fifth limiting portion 364. Thus, the fourth limiting portion 363 and the fifth limiting portion 364 can support the weight of the drawer panel 40. Furthermore, the weight of the panel body 41 carried by the fifth connecting member 35 can be reduced, thereby extending the service life of the fifth connecting member 35.

[0240] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG42 , the fifth connector 35 may further include an extension portion 355. The extension portion 355 is connected to the end of the guide portion 354 that is away from the positioning portion 353. At least a portion of the extension portion 355 is parallel to the plane of the guide portion 354. At least a portion of the extension portion 355 extends along the first direction and is located on the front side of the drawer panel 40. This facilitates the user to operate the extension portion 355 to rotate the fifth connector 35 to enter or exit the locked state.

[0241] 42 , when the drawer panel 40 is close to or in the second state, the third limiting hole 352 is located above the third sliding portion 351 , and the lower end of the third limiting hole 352 is connected to the upper end of the third sliding portion 351 .

[0242] When the drawer panel 40 rotates forward, the fourth rotation axis 362 is located at the upper end of the third limiting hole 352, and then a force can be applied to the extension portion 355 to make the fifth connecting member 35 in Figure 42 rotate counterclockwise around the third rotation axis 361 so that the fourth rotation axis 362 slides into the lower end of the third limiting hole 352.

[0243] Because the third limiting hole 352 is a strip-shaped hole extending in the second direction, it prevents the fourth rotating shaft 362 from sliding into the third sliding portion 351 under the weight of the panel body, effectively locking the fifth connecting member 35. Of course, the upper end of the third limiting hole 352 can extend in a different direction than the lower end of the third limiting hole 352. This is sufficient as long as the upper end of the third limiting hole 352 is higher than the lower end of the third limiting hole 352.

[0244] It should be noted that during the process of switching the drawer panel 40 between the first state and the second state, when the fourth rotating shaft 362 moves to the upper end of the third sliding portion 351, a force can be applied to the drawer panel 40 toward the side close to the drawer body 30, or the gravity of the fifth connecting member 35 itself can be used to cause the second end of the fifth connecting member 35 to rotate toward the direction close to the drawer body 30, and the fifth connecting member 35 also drives the fourth rotating shaft 362 to enter the third limiting hole 352, so that the fifth connecting member 35 is in a locked state.

[0245] Thus, to open the storage device 100, an upward force can be applied to the extension portion 355, causing the second end of the fifth connector 35 to rotate upward. During this process, the fifth connector 35 applies a force to the fourth rotation shaft 362 toward the third limiting hole 352 via the sidewall of the third limiting hole 352. This force can also drive the drawer panel 40 to rotate toward the first state until the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, opening the first opening 302. It should be noted that when the fifth connector 35 is installed on both the left and right sides of the drawer panel 40, the storage device 100 may further include a connecting portion, which is a strip or rod-shaped structure extending in the third direction. The connecting portion is located between the two fifth connectors 35, and the extension portions 355 of the two fifth connectors 35 are connected by the connecting portion. In this way, a user can single-handedly operate the two fifth connectors to enter or exit the locked state through the connecting portion.

[0246] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG41 , the upper end of the third limiting hole 352 is connected to the third sliding portion 351. When the storage device 100 is not equipped with a positioning member, the rotational resistance of the fifth connecting member 35 relative to the drawer body 30 can be adjusted via the third rotating shaft 361. For example, the rotational force exerted by the fifth connecting member 35 due to its own weight can be reduced to a value less than the rotational resistance. Similarly, the extension portion 355 can be used to adjust the fifth connecting member 35 into or out of a locked state.

[0247] Alternatively, the extension portion 355 need not be provided at the front end of the fifth connecting member 35, and only one of the shape or length of the guide portion 354 needs to be adjusted. For example, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the end of the guide portion 354 (e.g., the rear end) distal to the first opening 302 extends forward in the first direction and at least partially protrudes from the drawer panel 40. This configuration simplifies the structure and reduces production costs.

[0248] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 41 and 44, the fourth rotating shaft 362 includes a second mating portion 3621 and a third mating portion 3622. The first end of the second mating portion 3621 is connected to two opposite side surfaces of the panel body 41, and the second end of the second mating portion 3621 is inserted into the third sliding portion 351, so that the second mating portion 3621 can slide along the sidewall of the third sliding portion 351 while also rotating relative to the fifth connecting member 35. The first end of the third mating portion 3622 is connected to the end of the second mating portion 3621 away from the panel body 41, and the second end of the third mating portion 3622 has a larger outline dimension than the width dimension of the third sliding portion 351, thereby preventing the fifth connecting member 35 from disengaging from the fourth rotating shaft 362 in the third direction.

[0249] For example, the third mating portion 3622 may be a screw or bolt structure, i.e., the third mating portion 3622 and the second mating portion 3621 may be detachably connected via threads. Alternatively, the third mating portion 3622 may be detachably connected to the second mating portion 3621 via a snap-fit ​​structure, or the third mating portion 3622 may be fixedly connected to the second mating portion 3621 via hot melt, adhesive bonding, or welding.

[0250] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 45 and 46, the second end of the fifth connector 35 is rotatably connected to the drawer panel 40, and the drawer body 30 is slidably connected to the fifth connector 35 via the third sliding portion 351. In this way, the drawer panel 40 can be switched between the first state and the second state via the fifth connector 35. The drawer panel 40 is configured to open or close the first opening 302, making it convenient for the user to store or take out predetermined items through the first opening.

[0251] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 46, the storage device 100 shown in Figure 46 is different from the storage device 100 shown in Figure 35 in that the second end of the fifth connecting member 35 is rotatably connected to the drawer panel 40 through the third rotating shaft 361, the first end of the fourth rotating shaft 362 is connected to the left end or the right end of the drawer body 30, and the second end of the fourth rotating shaft 362 is inserted into the third sliding portion 351 along the third direction, so that the drawer panel 40 is slidably connected to the fifth connecting member 35 through the fourth rotating shaft 362 and the third sliding portion 351.

[0252] In this way, the fourth rotating shaft 362 on the side wall of the third sliding portion 351 plays a limiting role, thereby realizing the conversion of the drawer panel 40 between the first state and the second state. When the drawer panel 40 is in the first state shown in Figures 45 and 46, the fourth rotating shaft 362 slides to the end of the third sliding portion 351 away from the third rotating shaft 361, so that the drawer panel 40 opens the first opening 302, and the opening angle of the drawer panel 40 is limited by the cooperation between the fifth connecting member 35 and the fourth rotating shaft 362.

[0253] When the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, as shown in FIG47 , the fourth rotation axis 362 slides to the end of the third sliding portion 351 near the third rotation axis 361, so that the upper end of the drawer panel 40 contacts or fits the drawer body 30, thereby closing the first opening 302. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG48 and FIG50 , the fifth connecting member 35 further includes a third limiting hole 352, which is located at the end of the third sliding portion 351 near the third rotation axis 361 and is in communication with the third sliding portion 351.

[0254] For example, as shown in FIG50 , when the drawer panel 40 is close to or in the second state, the third limiting hole 352 is located above the third sliding portion 351. Under the action of gravity, the rear end of the fifth connecting member 35 rotates downward until the fourth rotating shaft 362 is located in the third limiting hole 352 as shown in FIG49 , so that the fifth connecting member 35 is in a locked state and prevents the drawer panel 40 from opening the first opening 302, thereby improving the stability of the drawer panel 40 in the second state.

[0255] It should be noted that when the fifth connecting member 35 is in the locked state, the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, and the fifth connecting member 35 remains stable in the locked state, that is, the drawer panel 40 will not move to the first state under the action of gravity.

[0256] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 49 and 50, when the fifth connecting member 35 rotates toward the locked state, the drawer panel 40 can be in the second state position, and then the position of the fifth connecting member 35 is adjusted, and the fifth connecting member 35 can enter the locked state. During this process, the position state of the drawer panel 40 remains approximately unchanged.

[0257] For example, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the vertical distance between the axis of the third rotating shaft 361 and the axis of the fourth rotating shaft 362 is the limiting radius, and the corresponding arc extends with the axis of the third rotating shaft 361 as the center and the radius is the limiting radius to form a third limiting hole 352.

[0258] Alternatively, in some embodiments, when the drawer panel 40 moves to a position close to the second state, the fifth connecting member 35 is adjusted to rotate toward the locked state, and drives the drawer panel 40 to move toward the closed state synchronously.

[0259] In some embodiments, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the fourth rotation axis 362 and the third rotation axis 361 are located at the same height. In this case, the third limiting hole 352 can also be configured as a strip-shaped hole extending in the second direction, with the lower end of the third limiting hole 352 communicating with the end of the third sliding portion 351 proximal to the third rotation axis 361. Accordingly, the width of the third limiting hole 352 is equal to or slightly larger than the width of the third sliding portion 351. Since the rotation angle of the fifth connecting member 35 is relatively small when the fourth rotation axis 362 enters the third limiting hole 352 from the front end of the third sliding portion 351, the third limiting hole 352 extending in the second direction has a simple structure and does not affect the adjustment process of the fifth connecting member 35 in and out of the locked state.

[0260] In some embodiments, if the drawer panel 40 needs to be moved from the second state to the first state, a force can be applied forward to the upper end of the drawer panel 40 so that the drawer panel 40 drives the fourth rotating shaft 362 to slide from the third limiting hole 352 to the third sliding portion 351 until the drawer panel 40 is in the first state.

[0261] In some embodiments, the structure and function of the positioning portion 353 and the guide portion 354 shown in Figures 46 and 49 are roughly the same as the structure and function of the positioning portion 353 and the guide portion 354 shown in Figures 40 and 43, and will not be described again here.

[0262] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG53 , the weight distribution ratio of the fifth connector 35 can be adjusted to maintain the fifth connector 35 in a stable locked state, thereby preventing the drawer panel 40 from opening the first opening 302. For example, under the weight of the fifth connector 35 itself, the mass distribution of the support member 35 can be adjusted so that the gravitational torque acting on the extension portion 355 is greater than the gravitational torque acting on the guide portion 354. In this case, the third limiting hole 352 is located below the third sliding portion 351. That is, the guide portion 354 under the action of gravity will drive the third limiting hole 352 to rotate upward, so that the third limiting hole 352 is plugged and adapted to the fourth rotating shaft 362, and the fifth connector 35 remains in a stable locked state.

[0263] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 51, under the action of gravity, the mass distribution of the fifth connector 35 can be adjusted so that the gravitational torque acting on the extension portion 355 is less than the gravitational torque acting on the guide portion. In this case, the third limiting hole 352 is located above the third sliding portion 351. That is, under the action of gravity, the guide portion 354 will drive the third limiting hole 352 to rotate downward, so that the third limiting hole 352 is plugged and adapted to the fourth rotating shaft 362, and the fifth connector 35 remains in a stable locked state.

[0264] To open the first opening 302, a force is applied to the extension portion 355 to disengage the third limiting hole 352 and the fourth rotating shaft 362, i.e., the fourth rotating shaft 362 enters the third sliding portion 351. A further force can then be applied to the extension portion 355, or a force can be applied to the upper end of the drawer panel 40 away from the first opening 302, so that the drawer panel 40 moves to the first state under the restraining action of the fifth connecting member 35, thereby opening the first opening 302. In some embodiments, the end of the extension portion 355 away from the positioning portion 353 can be bent along the third direction toward the drawer panel 40.

[0265] For example, the front end of the extension portion 355 of the fifth connecting member 35 located on the right side of the drawer panel 40 is bent leftward, and the front end of the extension portion 355 of the fifth connecting member 35 located on the left side of the drawer panel 40 is bent rightward.

[0266] This facilitates the user's access to and manipulation of the extension portion 355 to adjust the position of the drawer panel 40 and the fifth connector 35, while also facilitating a reduction in the space occupied by the forward extension of the extension portion 355, thereby reducing the volume of the storage device 100. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 55 to 57, the lower end of the drawer panel 40 is rotatably connected to the drawer body 30, and the drawer panel 40 rotates relative to the drawer body 30 along an axis parallel to the third direction.

[0267] It should be noted that a limiting structure can be provided at the rotational connection at the lower end of the drawer panel 40, or a limiting structure can be installed between the drawer panel 40 and the drawer body 30, so that the drawer panel 40 can switch between the first state and the second state.

[0268] For example, when the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, the limiter structure is configured to have a gap between the upper end of the drawer panel 40 and the drawer body 30, and the gap extends along the first direction, so that the first opening 302 is in an open state, making it convenient for the user to store or remove preset items in the first cavity 301 through the first opening 302.

[0269] When the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the drawer panel 40 is located at the first opening 302 , and the rear side of the drawer panel 40 contacts, fits, or has a slight gap with the drawer body 30 , so that the drawer panel 40 can close the first opening 302 .

[0270] As shown in FIG2 , within the fourth cavity 11 (e.g., the storage cavity), the second opening 303 of the storage device 100 can be blocked and sealed by an upper glass partition or the upper side wall of the box body 1. On this basis, by adjusting the position of the drawer panel 40 between the first state and the second state, the user can store or remove predetermined items in the first cavity 301 through the first opening 302 and the gap between the drawer panel 40 and the drawer body 30 without having to extract or push the storage device 100 in the first direction.

[0271] Based on this, by opening or closing the first opening 302 to store or remove preset items in the first cavity 301, compared with the process of pulling out and pushing the drawer body 30 along the first direction to store and retrieve preset items, the operation process of storing and retrieving preset items in the first cavity 301 is simpler and more convenient, and can avoid or reduce the wear of the drawer body 30 during frequent pulling and pulling.

[0272] It should be noted that when the drawer panel 40 is installed near the first opening 302, the lower end of the drawer panel 40 can be rotatably connected along the third direction relative to the drawer body 30. On this basis, for the limiting structure of the drawer panel 40 in the first state and the second state, the limiting structure can be located on the left and right sides of the lower end of the drawer panel 40 and the left and right sides of the lower end of the drawer body 30, or the limiting structure can also be located on one of the left and right sides of the upper end of the drawer panel 40, without limitation.

[0273] 57 and 58 , the storage device 100 includes at least one first guide post 251 and at least one second guide post 252. At one end (i.e., the lower end) of the drawer panel 40 away from the second opening 303, the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 are located on the same side (e.g., the left or right) of the drawer panel 40 along the third direction.

[0274] Based on this, the drawer body 30 includes a fourth sliding part 343, which is a blind hole structure or a through hole structure (such as a strip hole structure) extending along the third direction, and the first guide column 251 and the second guide column 252 extend along the third direction and are plugged and adapted to the fourth sliding part 343.

[0275] Taking the example of the first end (e.g., the left end) of the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 being connected to the front end of the right side wall of the drawer panel 40, the fourth sliding portion 343 can be a strip-shaped hole structure. The first end (upper end) of the strip-shaped hole near the second opening 303 extends forward in the first direction, and the second end (lower end) of the strip-shaped hole extends downward in the second direction, so that the second ends (e.g., the right ends) of the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 are located within the fourth sliding portion 343 (e.g., the strip-shaped hole).

[0276] In some embodiments, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, as shown in Figures 59 and 60, the drawer panel 40 can be moved to a position substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and the drawer panel 40 is configured to close the first opening 302. At this time, the first guide post 251 is located closer to the second opening 303 relative to the second guide post 252, that is, the first guide post 251 is located above the second guide post 252, and the second guide post 252 is located near or in contact with the lower end side wall of the fourth sliding portion 343.

[0277] For example, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the second guide post 252 can contact the lower sidewall of the fourth sliding portion 343 to prevent the second guide post 252 located within the fourth sliding portion 343 from further moving downward, thereby preventing the drawer panel 40 from moving downward (e.g., shifting) relative to the drawer body 30. This arrangement facilitates accurate positioning of the drawer panel 40 in the second state and improves the sealing performance of the drawer panel 40 in sealing the first opening 302.

[0278] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 57 and 58, when the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, the first guide column 251 is in contact with the side wall at the fourth sliding portion 343, and the second guide column 252 is also in contact with the side wall at the fourth sliding portion 343, so that the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, which is convenient for users to store or take out preset items.

[0279] For example, when the drawer panel 40 is in the first position, the first guide post 251 can be located at the front end of the fourth sliding portion 343, and the first guide post 251 can contact the side wall at the front end of the fourth sliding portion 343, thereby facilitating the drawer panel 40 to maintain a stable position in the first position. Furthermore, the second guide post 252 can contact and compress the upper side wall or the rear side wall of the fourth sliding portion 343, thereby maintaining the drawer panel 40 in a stable first position under the action of its own gravity. This arrangement ensures that the drawer panel 40 is stable in the first position, making it easier for the user to store or remove items.

[0280] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 59 and 60, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, along the second direction, the first guide column 251 can be located directly above the second guide column 252, or the first guide column 251 can be arranged forward compared to the second guide column 252, or the first guide column 251 can be arranged backward compared to the second guide column 252. It is only necessary to keep the drawer panel 40 stable in the first state and the second state, and there is no limitation on this.

[0281] It should be noted that the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 are spaced apart along the second direction so that when the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, a larger lever arm is formed between the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252. This helps to improve the stability of the connection between the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 and the drawer panel 40. Alternatively, the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 are arranged in contact with each other along the second direction, which helps to save space for arranging the fourth sliding portion 343 and the guide posts.

[0282] In some embodiments, when the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 are spaced apart from each other, one or more guide posts may be disposed between the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 , which is not limited thereto.

[0283] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 58 and 60, the fourth sliding portion 343 includes a first sub-sliding portion 3431 (e.g., an arc-shaped groove). The end (e.g., the upper end) of the first sub-sliding portion 3431 near the second opening 303 bends and extends along the first direction toward the end (e.g., the front end) away from the first cavity 301. It is understood that the upper end of the first sub-sliding portion 3431 is bent forward, that is, the center of the first sub-sliding portion 3431 is located at the lower front thereof.

[0284] As shown in Figures 58 and 60, the fourth sliding portion 343 further includes a second sub-sliding portion 3432. The second sub-sliding portion 3432 may be located below the first sub-sliding portion 3431, and one end (e.g., the upper end) of the second sub-sliding portion 3432 is connected to the second end (e.g., the lower end) of the first sub-sliding portion 3431, and one end (e.g., the lower end) of the second sub-sliding portion 3432 away from the second opening 303 extends along the second direction.

[0285] The fourth sliding portion 343 also includes a third sub-sliding portion 3433. The third sub-sliding portion 3433 is located at the second end (e.g., the front end) of the first sub-sliding portion 3431. The rear end of the third sub-sliding portion 3433 is connected to the second end of the first sub-sliding portion 3431, and the front end of the third sub-sliding portion 3433 extends forward along the first direction. For example, the first sub-sliding portion 3431 may be an arc-shaped structure with a central angle of approximately 90°. The second end of the first sub-sliding portion 3431 is connected to the rear end of the third sub-sliding portion 3433, and the first end of the first sub-sliding portion 3431 is connected to the first end of the second sub-sliding portion 3432.

[0286] Based on this, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state shown in FIG59 , as shown in FIG60 , the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 can be located within the second sub-sliding portion 3432, and the first guide post 251 is closer to the second opening 303 than the second guide post 252. At this time, the second guide post 252 can be close to or in contact with the lower end side wall of the second sub-sliding portion 3432.

[0287] When the drawer panel 40 is in the first state shown in FIG57 , as shown in FIG58 , the first guide post 251 can contact the side wall of the front end of the third sub-sliding portion 3433, and the second guide post 252 can contact and squeeze the side wall of the first sub-sliding portion 3431, the side wall of the second sub-sliding portion 3432, or the side wall of the third sub-sliding portion 3433, so that the drawer panel 40 maintains a stable position in the first state. For example, when the upper end of the drawer panel 40 moves forward to the first state shown in FIG57 , the first guide post 251 is located within the third sub-sliding portion 3433 and contacts the side wall of the front end of the third sub-sliding portion 3433, and the second guide post 252 is located within the second sub-sliding portion 3432 and contacts the right side wall of the upper end of the second sub-sliding portion 3432.

[0288] It should be noted that, under the action of the drawer panel 40's own gravity, the upper end of the drawer panel 40 has a force acting obliquely forward and downward, and under the action of the contact between the second guide column 252 and the side wall of the fourth sliding portion 343, the first guide column 251 contacts the side wall at the second end of the third sub-sliding portion 3433, and the drawer panel 40 remains stably in the first state, making it convenient for users to store or take out preset items.

[0289] In some embodiments, the second guide column 252 may also be located in the first sub-sliding portion 3431. At this time, under the action of the gravity of the drawer panel 40 itself, the second guide column 252 contacts and squeezes the side wall of the first sub-sliding portion 3431 away from the center of the circle, so that when the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, the first guide column 251 also contacts the front end side wall of the third sub-sliding portion 3433.

[0290] In some embodiments, the second guide post 252 may also be located within the third sub-sliding portion 3433. In this case, under the action of the drawer panel 40's own gravity, the first guide post 251 acts as an axis to exert an upward force on the second guide post 252, so that the second guide post 252 contacts the upper sidewall of the third sub-sliding portion 3433 through this force. Furthermore, the first guide post 251 contacts the front sidewall of the third sub-sliding portion 3433.

[0291] It should be noted that by adjusting the spacing between the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252, or adjusting the structural shape or size of the fourth sliding portion 343, the flip angle between the first state and the second state of the drawer panel 40 can be adjusted, that is, the size of the first opening 302 when the drawer panel 40 is in the first state can be adjusted. For example, when the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, the first guide post 251 is located at the front end of the third sub-sliding portion 3433, and the second guide post 252 is within the second sub-sliding portion 3432, the opening angle of the drawer panel 40 is smaller than the opening angle of the drawer panel 40 when the second guide post 252 is within the first sub-sliding portion 3431.

[0292] For another example, when the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, the first guide post 251 is located at the front end of the third sub-sliding portion 3433. When the second guide post 252 is within the third sub-sliding portion 3433, the opening angle of the drawer panel 40 is greater than the opening angle of the drawer panel 40 when the second guide post 252 is within the first sub-sliding portion 3431. Therefore, when the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, the first guide post 251 contacts the front end sidewall of the third sub-sliding portion 3433. The third sub-sliding portion 3433 increases the travel distance of the second guide post 252 within the fourth sliding portion 343, thereby increasing the opening angle of the drawer panel 40. This increases the openness of the first opening 302 when the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, making it easier for a user to access items placed in the first cavity 301. Taking the drawer panel 40 shown in Figure 58 as being in the first state and the second guide column 252 at the upper end of the second sub-sliding portion 3432 as an example, in the process of the drawer panel 40 moving from the first state shown in Figures 57 and 58 to the second state shown in Figures 59 and 60, the upper end of the drawer panel 40 moves from front to back in the direction close to the drawer body 30.

[0293] As shown in Figures 61 and 62, during this process, the second guide column 252 moves downward along the second direction through the side wall limit of the second sub-sliding portion 3432, and the first guide column 251 moves backward along the first direction in the third sub-sliding portion 3433 to the first sub-sliding portion 3431, and then the first guide column 251 moves around its center of circle in the first sub-sliding portion 3431 toward the second sub-sliding portion 3432.

[0294] When the first guide post 251 moves to the upper end of the second sub-sliding portion 3432 within the fourth sliding portion 343, as shown in Figures 54, 63, and 64, a gap is formed between the second guide post 252 and the lower sidewall of the second sub-sliding portion 3432. Thus, under the action of gravity, the drawer panel 40 can continue to move downward in the second direction, so that the second guide post 252 contacts the lower sidewall of the second sub-sliding portion 3432 as shown in Figure 60. In other words, the drawer panel 40 maintains a stable closed state under the action of gravity via the first guide post 251, the second guide post 252, and the second sub-sliding portion 3432.

[0295] As shown in Figure 60, it should be noted that when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the first guide post 251 is located within the second sub-sliding portion 3432, preventing the first guide post 251 from moving toward the second end of the first sub-sliding portion 3431 under the action of gravity. Furthermore, the sidewalls of the second sub-sliding portion 3432, extending in the second direction, prevent the drawer panel 40 from rotating along an axis parallel to the third direction via the first guide post 251. This allows the drawer panel 40 to maintain a stable closed state under its own gravity, making it easier for the user to access items. To open the first opening 302, the drawer panel 40 must first be moved upward in the second direction. Once the first guide post 251 enters the first end of the first sub-sliding portion 3431, a forward force is applied to the upper end of the drawer panel 40. This allows the upper end of the drawer panel 40 to move away from the first cavity 301 (e.g., forward) until the first guide post 251 contacts the front sidewalls of the third sub-sliding portion 3433, indicating that the drawer panel 40 is in the first state. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 63 and 66, the storage device 100 further includes at least one plug-in assembly. The plug-in assembly is configured to prevent the drawer panel 40 from moving toward the first state. For example, the plug-in assembly includes at least one first plug-in member 391. The first plug-in member 391 is provided along the second direction at one end (i.e., the upper end) of the drawer body 30 near the second opening 303.

[0296] For example, the plug-in assembly includes one or two first plug-in components 391 , and the first plug-in component 391 can be provided on at least one of the left and right side walls of the drawer body 30 .

[0297] For another example, the first connector 391 can be located at one end (such as the front end) of the upper end surface of the drawer body 30 close to the first opening 302, and the first connector 391 can be a seventh hole (such as a plug hole) or a plug slot structure extending downward in the second direction. Correspondingly, as shown in Figure 68, the plug assembly also includes at least one second connector 392, and the second connector 392 is provided on the side (rear side) of the drawer panel 40 close to the first cavity 301. In combination with Figures 63, 65 and 66, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the second connector 392 is plugged and matched with the first connector 391 along the second direction to prevent the upper end of the drawer panel 40 from moving forward.

[0298] For example, taking the seventh hole extending downwardly in the second direction as the first connector 391, as shown in FIG68, the second connector 392 is connected to the rear side of the upper end of the drawer panel 40, and the second connector 392 can be a hook structure. Thus, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, as shown in FIG66, the end (rear end) of the second connector 392 (e.g., the hook structure) away from the drawer panel 40 is located in the first connector 391 (e.g., the seventh hole) along the second direction.

[0299] In this way, the drawer panel 40 will drive the second connector 392 (such as a hook) downward into the first connector 391 under the action of its own gravity, and the front side wall of the seventh hole can limit the hook from moving forward from the seventh hole, thereby preventing the upper end of the drawer panel 40 from moving forward, so that the drawer panel 40 closes the first opening 302.

[0300] In this way, the arrangement of the first connector 391 and the second connector 392 allows the drawer panel 40 to stably maintain the second state, so that the drawer panel 40 effectively seals the first opening 302. Furthermore, if the drawer panel 40 needs to be rotated away from the drawer body 30, the drawer panel 40 must first be moved upward to disengage the second connector 392 from the first connector 391.

[0301] It can be understood that since the first guide column 251 is connected to the outer wall of the drawer panel 40, a forward force is applied to the upper end of the drawer panel 40, and the first guide column 251 will simultaneously move into the first sub-sliding portion 3431 until the first guide column 251 moves to the front end side wall of the third sub-sliding portion 3433, that is, the drawer panel 40 is in the first state and the first opening 302 is open.

[0302] In some embodiments, the first connector 391 may be a plug-in column or a snap-fit ​​structure extending in the second direction. The second connector 392 may be a plug-in slot or a seventh hole, so that when the drawer panel 40 moves to the second state, the first connector 391 and the second connector 392 can be plugged and matched in the second direction, thereby preventing the drawer panel 40 from sliding back to the first state when in the second state, and maintaining a stable sealing state for the first opening 302.

[0303] In some embodiments, the first connector 391 can be disposed at one end (e.g., the left or right end) of the drawer body 30. This simplifies the structure of the storage device 100 and helps improve the stability of the drawer panel 40 in the second state. Alternatively, as shown in Figures 63, 66, and 68, connectors can be disposed on both the left and right sides of the storage device 100.

[0304] For example, a first connector 391 can be arranged in sequence on the upper end surfaces of the front ends of the left and right side walls of the drawer body 30, and corresponding second connectors 392 (such as hooks or plug-in column structures) can be connected to the left and right ends of the upper end of the rear side of the drawer panel 40, so that the drawer panel 40 can remain stably in the second state through the plug-in cooperation of the first connector 391 and the second connector 392 along the second direction.

[0305] It should be noted that, as shown in Figures 64 and 70, when the first guide column 251 moves upward along the second direction into the upper end of the second sub-sliding portion 3432, the second connector 392 at the upper end of the drawer panel 40 is located above the first connector 391 (as shown in Figure 66), that is, the second connector 392 and the first connector 391 are disengaged from each other.

[0306] When the first guide column 251 moves downward along the second direction and enters the upper end of the second sub-sliding portion 3432, the second connector 392 at the upper end of the drawer panel 40 is located above the first connector 391 (as shown in Figure 66). As the first guide column 251 continues to move downward along the second direction, the second connector 392 will be plugged downward and adapted to the first connector 391, thereby preventing the upper end of the drawer panel 40 from moving forward and out of the closed state.

[0307] In some embodiments, the drawer panel 40 and the drawer body 30 may be connected by a first connector 391 and a second connector 392, so that the drawer panel 40 can remain stably closed in its natural state. In this case, the fourth sliding portion 343 does not need to be provided with the second sub-sliding portion 3432, thus simplifying the structure.

[0308] Alternatively, the drawer panel 40 and the drawer body 30 can also be provided with a second sub-sliding portion 3432 extending in the second direction, and the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252, so as to maintain a stable closed state in a natural state. In this case, the first connector 391 and the second connector 392 are not required on the drawer body 30 and the drawer panel 40. This simplifies the structure of the storage device 100, facilitates processing, and reduces costs. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 64 and 67, the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 are installed on opposite sides of the drawer panel 40 along the third direction, and the corresponding fourth sliding portion 343 is provided on opposite sides of the drawer body 30. This allows the left and right ends of the drawer panel 40 to move and adjust synchronously between the open and closed states, thereby improving the stability of the drawer panel 40 in both the open and closed states.

[0309] Alternatively, the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 may be connected to only one side (e.g., the left side) of the drawer panel 40, and a fourth sliding portion 343 may be provided on one side (e.g., the left side) of the drawer body 30, with both the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 located within the fourth sliding portion 343. In this case, when the drawer 3 is flipped over on the other side (e.g., the right side), while maintaining the rotational connection between the drawer panel 40 and the drawer body 30, the drawer panel 40 is not restricted from switching between the first state and the second state, resulting in a simple structure.

[0310] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 69 , the fourth sliding portion 343 on the drawer body 30 may be a first sub-sliding portion 3431 structure (such as an arcuate groove structure), or the fourth sliding portion 343 may be considered to include only the first sub-sliding portion.

[0311] 69 , the fourth sliding portion 343 may be a first sub-sliding portion having a central angle of approximately 90°, and the upper end of the fourth sliding portion 343 is bent forward.

[0312] When the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the relative positions of the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 are shown in the solid line structure in FIG69 , that is, the first guide post 251 is now located above and in front of the second guide post 252, and the second guide post 252 is in contact with the lower end side wall of the fourth sliding portion 343. At this time, the drawer panel 40 can be kept in a stable closed state by the plug-in cooperation of the first connector 391 (as shown in FIG66 ) and the second connector 392. Alternatively, other limiting structures can be used to keep the drawer panel 40 in a stable second state, such as by adjusting the mass distribution of the drawer panel 40.

[0313] When the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, the relative positions of the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 are shown in the dotted line structure in Figure 69. The first guide post 251 contacts the front side wall of the fourth sliding portion 343, and the second guide post 252 contacts the rear side wall of the fourth sliding portion 343, so that the drawer panel 40 remains in the stable first state. At this time, it is necessary to adjust the mass distribution of the drawer panel 40, or the relative position relationship between the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252, so that the drawer panel 40 can maintain a stable open state.

[0314] For example, as shown in FIG. 58 , a third sub-sliding portion 3433 extending forward may be provided at the front end of the fourth sliding portion 343 .

[0315] For another example, the front end of the fourth sliding portion 343 is provided with a third sub-sliding portion 3433 extending forward. The front end height of the third sub-sliding portion 3433 is lower than the rear end height of the third sub-sliding portion 3433, which is conducive to improving the stability of the drawer panel 40 in the first state.

[0316] Alternatively, as shown in FIG69 , when the fourth sliding portion 343 is a first sub-sliding portion 3431 (e.g., an arcuate groove structure), the front end of the fourth sliding portion 343 is slightly lower than the rear end of the fourth sliding portion 343. In other words, as the drawer panel 40 moves from the second state to the first state, the height of the lower sidewall of the fourth sliding portion 343, where the first guide post 251 passes, first increases and then decreases. This allows the drawer panel 40 to maintain the stable first state under the action of gravity.

[0317] Alternatively, a downwardly directed recessed structure may be provided at the front end of the fourth sliding portion 343 so that the first guide post 251 is located within the recessed structure when the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, thereby similarly maintaining the drawer panel 40 in a stable open state. The recessed structure may be provided at the lower front end of the first sub-sliding portion or the lower front end of the third sub-sliding portion, without limitation.

[0318] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the fourth sliding portion 343 may be provided with a first sub-sliding portion 3431. Alternatively, a third sub-sliding portion 3433 extending forward may be provided at the front end of the first sub-sliding portion 3431, thereby facilitating the drawer panel 40 to maintain a stable first state. Alternatively, a second sub-sliding portion 3432 extending downward may be provided at the lower end of the first sub-sliding portion 3431, thereby facilitating the drawer panel 40 to maintain a stable second state. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG70 , the rear end of the fourth sliding portion 343 located on the drawer body 30 bends downward and extends. Alternatively, the fourth sliding portion 343 may be considered to include a second sub-sliding portion 3432 (e.g., a strip-shaped groove structure) and a third sub-sliding portion 3433, i.e., the third sub-sliding portion 3433 extends along the first direction, and the front end of the second sub-sliding portion 3432 is connected to the rear end of the third sub-sliding portion 3433.

[0319] When the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the relative positions of the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 are shown in the solid line structure in FIG70 , that is, the first guide post 251 is now located above and in front of the second guide post 252, the second guide post 252 is in contact with the lower end side wall of the second sub-sliding portion 3432, and the first guide post 251 is also located in the second sub-sliding portion 3432. At this time, the drawer panel 40 can be kept in a stable second state by plugging and fitting the first connector 391 (as shown in FIG66 ) and the second connector 392. Of course, other limiting structures can also be used to keep the drawer panel 40 in a stable second state, such as by adjusting the mass distribution of the drawer panel 40.

[0320] When the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, the relative positions of the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 are as shown in the dotted line structure in Figure 70. The first guide post 251 contacts the front side wall of the third sub-sliding portion 3433, and the second guide post 251 contacts the rear upper side wall of the third sub-sliding portion 3433, so that the drawer panel 40 remains stable in the first state. At this time, it is necessary to adjust the mass distribution of the drawer panel 40 or adjust the relative position relationship between the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 so that the drawer panel 40 can remain stable in the first state.

[0321] In some embodiments, the structure and function of the fifth connecting member 35 shown in Figure 71 are roughly the same as the structure and function of the fifth connecting member 35 shown in Figure 46, and will not be described again here.

[0322] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 64, 70, and 71, when the storage device 100 is provided with the fifth connecting member 35, the storage device 100 is further provided with a first guide post 251, a second guide post 252, and a fourth sliding portion 343. Taking the process of the drawer panel 40 transitioning from the first state to the second state as an example, the first guide post 251 moves downward along the extension direction of the fourth sliding portion 343, and the fifth connecting member 35 also moves downward synchronously, so that the third limiting hole 352 is plugged into and engaged with the fourth rotating shaft 362. This arrangement allows the drawer panel 40 to remain stably in the second state.

[0323] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 71, the angle formed between the extension direction of the upper end of the third limiting hole 352 and the extension direction of the front end of the third sliding portion 351 is an acute angle or a right angle. Manual pressing by the user or the weight of the fifth connecting member 35 can satisfy or promote the plug-in engagement between the fourth rotating shaft 362 and the third limiting hole 352 in the above embodiment, thereby maintaining the drawer panel 40 in the stable second state.

[0324] It should be noted that due to the combined action of the fourth sliding portion 343, the first guide post 251, and the second guide post 252, the position adjustment of the drawer panel 40 between the first and second states is a combination of translation and rotation. However, the fifth connecting member 35, through a rotational connection with the drawer panel 40 at one end and a sliding fit between the third sliding portion 351 (elongated hole structure) and the fourth rotating shaft 362 at the other end, does not restrict the combined translation and rotation of the drawer panel 40.

[0325] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 52 and 72, the fourth sliding portion 343 includes a first sub-sliding portion 3431, a second sub-sliding portion 3432, and a third sub-sliding portion 3433. The front end of the second sub-sliding portion 3432 can extend along the first direction, and the rear end of the second sub-sliding portion 3433 is connected to the first end of the first sub-sliding portion 3431. The second end of the first sub-sliding portion 3431 is bent upward and connected to the lower end of the third sub-sliding portion 3433, and the upper end of the third sub-sliding portion 3433 extends along the second direction. It should be noted that the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 are plugged into and matched with the fourth sliding portion 343 in Figure 72, and the fourth sliding portion 343 is configured to switch the drawer panel 40 between the first state and the second state.

[0326] In some embodiments, when the drawer panel 40 is in the second state, the first guide column 251 and the second guide column 252 are shown as the solid line structure in Figure 72. At this time, the drawer panel 40 closes the first opening 302, and the first guide column 251 is located above the first guide column 252. The first guide column 251 is located at the upper end of the third sub-sliding portion 3433, and the second guide column 252 is also located in the second sub-sliding portion 3432, and the first guide column 251 contacts the upper end side wall of the third sub-sliding portion 3433 to keep the drawer panel 40 in a stable second state.

[0327] When the drawer panel 40 is in the first state, the positional relationship between the first guide post 251 and the second guide post 252 and the fourth sliding portion 343 is shown in the dotted line structure in FIG72 . At this time, the drawer panel 40 opens the first opening 302, and the second guide post 252 contacts one end (e.g., the front end) of the fourth sliding portion 343. For example, the second guide post 252 contacts the front end of the third sub-sliding portion 3433, and the first guide post 251 contacts the sidewalls of the first sub-sliding portion 3431, the second sub-sliding portion 3432, or the third sub-sliding portion 3433, so that the drawer panel 40 maintains the stable first state.

[0328] In other embodiments, the structure of the fourth sliding portion 343 may be adjusted accordingly, for example, it may include one or more of the first sub-sliding portion 3431, the second sub-sliding portion 3432, and the third sub-sliding portion 3433. It is sufficient that the drawer panel 40 can switch between the first state and the second state, and this is not limited.

[0329] In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0330] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present disclosure, but the scope of protection of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that a person skilled in the art can conceive within the technical scope disclosed in the present disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present disclosure should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

[0331] Those skilled in the art will understand that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above specific embodiments, and that certain elements of the embodiments may be modified and replaced without departing from the spirit of the present application. The scope of the present invention is limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, comprising: Box; A door body connected to the box body; as well as A storage device is connected to the box, and the storage device includes: The drawer body comprises a first cavity and a first opening and a second opening communicating with the first cavity; a drawer panel located at the side where the first opening is located, wherein one end of the drawer panel away from the second opening is rotatably connected to the drawer body, and the drawer panel is configured to be convertible between a first state and a second state, wherein in the first state, the drawer panel opens the first opening, and in the second state, the drawer panel closes the first opening; and A connecting component is connected to the drawer body and the drawer panel respectively, so that the drawer panel can be switched between the first state and the second state.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the connecting component is slidably connected to the drawer body along a first direction, and the other end of the connecting component is rotatably connected to the drawer panel; the first direction intersects with the plane where the first opening is located.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, wherein: The other end of the connecting component is connected to the drawer panel in a sliding and rotatable manner.

4. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The connection component comprises: a first connecting member, the first connecting member being connected to the drawer body; A second connecting member, one end of which is slidably connected to the first connecting member; the second connecting member is slidably connected to the drawer body through the first connecting member; the other end of the second connecting member is provided with a first hole; and A first rotating shaft, wherein the first rotating shaft is inserted into the first hole; the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the second connecting member, and the first rotating shaft is slidably and rotatably connected to the drawer panel; the second connecting member is slidably and rotatably connected to the drawer panel through the first rotating shaft.

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, wherein: The drawer panel comprises: a guide portion extending along a second direction, The guide portion includes a first sub-guide portion, the first sub-guide portion extends along the second direction, The first rotating shaft passes through the first sub-guide portion and is rotatably connected to the second connecting member, and the first rotating shaft is slidably and rotatably connected to the drawer panel; the second direction is parallel to the plane where the first opening is located.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 4, wherein: The first connecting member includes a second cavity; a third opening is provided on a side of the first connecting member close to the drawer panel, one end of the second connecting member is inserted into the third opening, extends into the second cavity, and is slidably connected to the first connecting member.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 6, wherein: The first connection includes a first sliding portion; the first sliding portion is located on the inner wall of the first connecting member and extends along the first direction; The second connecting member includes a first limiting portion, which is located at one side of the second connecting member in the second cavity, at least part of the first limiting portion is located in the first sliding portion, and the first limiting portion is slidably connected to the first sliding portion.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 7, wherein: The connecting assembly includes a first clamping assembly, and the first clamping assembly is configured to restrict the opening of the drawer panel in the second state; The first clamping assembly includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member, and the first clamping member satisfies at least one of the following: The first clamping member is connected to a side of the first connecting member away from the first opening; or The first clamping member is connected to a side of the first connecting member away from the drawer panel; Wherein, the second clamping member is located outside the second cavity, and the second clamping member is connected to the first limiting portion; in the second state, the second clamping member is configured to move along the first direction to the first clamping member along with the first limiting portion, and the second clamping member is connected to the first clamping member to limit the opening of the drawer panel.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, wherein: The first clamping member is a clamping block; the second clamping member is a first clamping hook; In the second state, the first hook is configured to move along the first direction with the first limiting portion to the side of the block away from the drawer body, and the first hook abuts against the side of the block away from the drawer body to limit the opening of the drawer panel.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, wherein: The second clamping member includes a first matching portion, a portion of the first limiting portion located outside the second cavity is located inside the first matching portion, and the first limiting portion is connected to the second clamping member via the first matching portion.

11. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein: The first connecting member comprises: a first shell, wherein the first shell comprises a bottom wall and a side wall, wherein the side wall is arranged around the bottom wall; a side of the first shell close to the drawer body is provided with the third opening; and A top cover, wherein the top cover is buckled on the first shell, and the top cover and the first shell are detachably connected; the top cover and the first shell form the second cavity, and the second cavity extends along the first direction; and a first sliding portion is provided in the top cover, and the first sliding portion extends along the first direction.

12. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 4 to 11, further comprising a second limiting portion and a third limiting portion, wherein the second limiting portion and the third limiting portion are both arranged on a side of the drawer body close to the connecting component; the second limiting portion and the third limiting portion are spaced apart; and the first connecting member is located between the second limiting portion and the third limiting portion.

13. The refrigerator according to claim 12, wherein: The connecting component includes a second hole and a first fastener, the first fastener is inserted into the second hole, and the first fastener is configured to fixedly connect the first connecting member to the drawer body.

14. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the connecting component is slidably connected to the drawer body along a second direction and is rotatably connected; the second direction is parallel to the plane where the first opening is located, and the second direction intersects with the plane where the second opening is located.

15. The refrigerator according to claim 14, wherein: The connection component also includes: a third connecting member, the third connecting member being connected to the drawer body; a second rotating shaft, the second rotating shaft being slidably and rotationally connected to the third connecting member along the second direction; a fourth connecting member, one end of which is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft, so that the fourth connecting member is slidably and rotatably connected to the drawer body through the third connecting member and the second rotating shaft; and A third rotating shaft is rotationally connected to the drawer panel, and the third rotating shaft is rotationally connected to the other end of the fourth connecting member; the fourth connecting member is rotationally connected to the drawer panel through the third rotating shaft.

16. The refrigerator according to claim 15, wherein: The third connecting member includes a third cavity; the second rotating shaft is located in the third cavity, and the second rotating shaft is slidably connected to the third connecting member; A fourth opening is provided on a side of the third connecting member close to the drawer panel, and the fourth opening extends along the second direction; one end of the fourth connecting member is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft through the fourth opening.

17. The refrigerator according to claim 16, wherein: A second sliding portion is provided on a side of the third connecting member away from the first cavity; the second sliding portion extends along the second direction; the second sliding portion is connected to the third cavity; at least part of the second rotating shaft is located in the second sliding portion and slides in the second sliding portion along the second direction.

18. The refrigerator according to claim 17, wherein: A portion of the second rotating shaft is located in the third cavity through the second sliding portion, and another portion of the second rotating shaft is located outside the third connecting member; The connecting assembly further comprises a second clamping assembly, wherein the second clamping assembly is configured such that when the second rotating shaft is in the second state, the second rotating shaft slides to the second clamping assembly along the second direction, and the second clamping assembly is clamped with the second rotating shaft to restrict the opening of the drawer panel; The second clamping assembly includes a third clamping member, the third clamping member is located on a side of the third connecting member away from the drawer body, and the third clamping member is connected to the third connecting member; and A base, wherein the third clamping member is connected to the third connecting member through the base.

19. The refrigerator according to claim 18, wherein: The third clamping member includes a first limiting hole and a second limiting hole, the first limiting hole is connected to the second limiting hole; the second limiting hole is closer to the second opening than the first limiting hole; The second rotating shaft moves into the first limiting hole through the second limiting hole, and the second rotating shaft abuts against the hole wall of the first limiting hole to limit the second rotating shaft from moving along the second direction toward the second limiting hole.

20. The refrigerator according to claim 19, wherein The third clamping member comprises: a first sub-clamping member, the first sub-clamping member being connected to a side of the base away from the drawer body, the first sub-clamping member enclosing the first limiting hole, the first limiting hole being in communication with the second sliding portion; and Two second sub-clip connectors are connected to the first sub-clip connector, the two second sub-clip connectors surround the second limiting hole, and the second limiting hole is connected to the second sliding portion, and the distance between the two second sub-clip connectors on one side close to the first sub-clip connector is smaller than the distance between the two second sub-clip connectors on one side away from the first sub-clip connector.

21. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 18 to 20, wherein: The base comprises: a connecting plate connected to the third clamping member; and Two clamping plates are respectively located on opposite sides of the connecting plate, connected to the connecting plate, and arranged relatively spaced apart; the two clamping plates are respectively formed with a third hole; Among them, second hooks are provided on both sides of the third connecting member along a direction perpendicular to the first opening; the two clamping plates are respectively located on both sides of the second hooks formed in the third connecting member, and the third holes of the two clamping plates are respectively clamped with the second hooks of the third connecting member.

22. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 15 to 21, wherein: The third connecting member includes a fourth hole; a fixing column is provided on a side of the drawer body away from the first cavity; the fixing column is located in the fourth hole and connected to the fourth hole.

23. The refrigerator according to claim 22, wherein: The fixing column further includes a fifth hole; The connection component also includes: The second fastener is inserted into the fifth hole, the second fastener is connected to the fifth hole, and the second fastener is also connected to the third connecting member; the third connecting member is relatively fixed to the drawer body through the second fastener.

24. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the connecting assembly is rotatably connected to one of the drawer body and the drawer panel; The member includes a third sliding portion, The other of the drawer body and the drawer panel is slidably connected to the connection assembly through the third sliding portion, so that the drawer panel is configured to switch between the first state and the second state.

25. The refrigerator according to claim 24, wherein: The connecting assembly further comprises a fifth connecting member, wherein the fifth connecting member is rotatably connected to the drawer body; The storage device also includes: a third rotating shaft, one end of the fifth connecting member being rotatably connected to the drawer body along a third direction through the third rotating shaft; and a fourth rotating shaft, along the third direction, one end of the fourth rotating shaft being connected to the drawer panel, and the other end of the fourth rotating shaft being slidably connected to the fifth connecting member via the third sliding portion; The third direction is parallel to an extension direction of the first opening, and the third direction is parallel to an extension direction of the second opening.

26. The refrigerator according to claim 25, wherein: The third sliding portion is in communication with the outside of the fifth connecting member; When the drawer panel is in the first state, the fourth rotating shaft is located at an end of the third sliding portion away from the third rotating shaft, and the drawer panel opens the first opening; When the drawer panel is in the second state, the fourth rotating shaft is located at an end of the third sliding portion close to the third rotating shaft, and the drawer panel closes the first opening.

27. The refrigerator according to claim 25, wherein: The fifth connecting member is further provided with a third limiting hole, the third limiting hole is located on a side of the third sliding portion close to the third rotating shaft and is communicated with at least a portion of the third sliding portion; When the drawer panel is in the second state, the fourth rotating shaft is located in the third limiting hole, so that the fifth connecting member is in the second state and prevents the drawer panel from opening the first opening.

28. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 25 to 27, further comprising: A fourth limiting portion, the fourth limiting portion being arranged at two opposite sides of the drawer panel along the first direction; as well as Fourth limiting holes are arranged at opposite sides of the drawer body along the first direction; The fourth limiting portion is a pin shaft matched with the fourth limiting hole, so that the drawer panel rotates around the pin shaft.

29. The refrigerator according to claim 28, wherein: The fifth connecting member comprises a third limiting hole, the extension direction of the third limiting hole is substantially parallel to the extension direction of the third sliding part, and the upper end of the third limiting hole is connected to an end of the third sliding part close to the third rotating shaft; When the drawer panel is in the second state, the fourth rotating shaft is located at the lower end of the third limiting hole, and the fourth limiting portion is located at the lower end of the fourth limiting hole.

30. The refrigerator according to claim 29, further comprising a fifth limiting portion, the fifth limiting portion extending along the first direction, and at least one side wall of the storage device away from the first cavity is provided with the fifth limiting portion; A positioning member extending along a third direction, when the drawer panel is in the second state, the fifth connecting member contacts the positioning member to prevent the fifth connecting member from continuing to rotate and maintain the second state.

31. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 25 to 27, wherein: The fifth connecting member comprises: a positioning portion, one end of which is rotatably connected to the drawer body via the third rotating shaft; and A guide portion, the other end of the positioning portion is connected to one end of the guide portion, and the guide portion is provided with the third sliding portion along the length direction of the guide portion; Wherein, the fifth connecting member satisfies at least one of the following: The positioning portion is connected to the guide portion by bending; or, At least the guide portion is an arc-shaped structure.

32. The refrigerator according to claim 31, wherein: The fifth connecting member further comprises: an extension portion, the extension portion being located at an end away from the drawer body, the extension portion being connected to an end of the guide portion close to the positioning portion, at least a portion of the extension portion extending in a direction perpendicular to the drawer panel, and at least a portion of the extension portion being located at a side of the drawer body away from the first cavity; When the drawer panel is close to the first opening, the fifth connecting member rotates around the third rotating shaft and drives the fourth rotating shaft to slide into the third limiting hole, so that the drawer panel enters the second state.

33. The refrigerator according to claim 1, further comprising: A first guide column, the first guide column extending along a third direction, one end of the first guide column being connected to the drawer panel; as well as a second guide post, the second guide post extending along the third direction, one end of the second guide post connected to the drawer panel, the first guide post and the second guide post located on the same side of the drawer panel, and the first guide post and the second guide post spaced apart; The third direction is parallel to the extension direction of the first opening, and the third direction is parallel to the extension direction of the second opening; Wherein, the drawer body further includes: a fourth sliding portion, wherein the first guide column and the second guide column extend along the third direction and are located inside the fourth sliding portion, and the fourth sliding portion is configured to switch the drawer panel between the first state and the second state; When the drawer panel is in the first state, the drawer panel opens the first opening, and the first guide column is located in the fourth sliding portion at a position away from the first opening. When the drawer panel is in the second state, the drawer panel closes the first opening, and the second guide post is located in the fourth sliding portion at a position away from the second opening.

34. The refrigerator according to claim 33, wherein: The fourth sliding portion comprises: a first sub-sliding portion, wherein one end of the first sub-sliding portion extends along a second direction away from the second opening, and the other end of the first sub-sliding portion extends along the first direction away from the first opening; The second direction is parallel to the plane where the first opening is located, and the second direction is perpendicular to the plane where the second opening is located.

35. The refrigerator according to claim 34, wherein: The fourth sliding portion further includes: a second sub-sliding portion, one end of which extends along the second direction in a direction away from the second opening, and one end of the second sub-sliding portion close to the second opening is connected to the first sub-sliding portion; When the drawer panel is in the second state, the first guide column and the second guide column are located in the second sub-sliding portion, the first guide column is closer to the second opening than the second guide column, and the second guide column is located at an end of the second sub-sliding portion away from the second opening.

36. The refrigerator according to claim 35, wherein: The fourth sliding portion further includes: a third sub-sliding portion, one end of which extends along the first direction toward the first cavity, and one end of which is connected to the first sub-sliding portion; and the other end of which extends along the first direction toward the first cavity; When the drawer panel is in the first state, the first guide column is located at an end of the third sub-sliding portion away from the first opening, the second guide column is closer to the first cavity than the first guide column, the second guide column is located in the first sub-sliding portion, and the second guide column contacts the inner side wall of the drawer body where the first sub-sliding portion is provided, so that the drawer panel maintains the first state.

37. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 34 to 36, further comprising a plug assembly, wherein the plug assembly is configured to keep the drawer panel in the second state; The plug-in assembly comprises: a first plug-in connector, the first plug-in connector being located at one end of the drawer body close to the second opening, and the first plug-in connector extending along the second direction; as well as A second plug-in connector, the drawer panel is provided with the second plug-in connector; Wherein, when the drawer panel is in the second state, the second connector is connected to the first connector along the second direction.

38. The refrigerator according to claim 37, wherein: The first plug-in component includes a seventh hole, the seventh hole is located at one end of the drawer body close to the second opening, the seventh hole extends along the second direction, the second plug-in component is a hook, one end of the hook is connected to the drawer panel; Wherein, when the drawer panel is in the second state, the other end of the hook is located in the seventh hole along the first direction, so that the drawer panel is locked with the drawer body.

39. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 33 to 38, wherein: The first guide column and the second guide column both extend along the third direction, the first guide column and the second guide column are disposed on opposite sides of the drawer panel, and the fourth sliding parts are disposed on opposite sides of the drawer body.

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