Hidden shelf support and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The invention provides a hidden shelf support and refrigeration equipment, the hidden shelf support comprises a fixed seat fixed in a box body and a supporting frame rotatably connected to the fixed seat, and the supporting frame has a first state of covering the fixed seat and a second state of rotating from the fixed seat and opening. The hidden shelf support and the refrigeration equipment are simple and reliable in structure and convenient to use, and reasonable utilization of the space in the storage chamber can be facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a hidden shelf support and refrigeration equipment. Background Art

[0002] Usually, in existing refrigeration equipment, in order to satisfy the user's rational use of the internal space of the refrigeration equipment, a shelf structure is usually installed, and one way to achieve the shelf installation is: there are raised ribs on the display cabinet and the refrigerator liner, and the shelf is placed on the ribs for installing the shelf. In this way, these ribs form a large protrusion in the box, which affects the appearance. In addition, the ribs are also immovable, which will inevitably occupy the storage space, thereby reducing the overall space utilization rate of the storage room. At the same time, there is also the problem of poor foaming affecting product quality and reputation. Another installation method is through a plastic slide. In this way, the plastic slide solution needs to be fixed separately, and there is a defect of screw fixing when it is removed when not in use.

[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to improve the existing hidden shelf support and refrigeration equipment to solve the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a concealed shelf support and refrigeration equipment which are simple in structure, reliable and easy to install.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a hidden shelf support, which includes a fixing base fixed in a box body and a support frame rotatably connected to the fixing base, wherein the support frame has a first state of covering the fixing base and a second state of rotating from the fixing base and opening.

[0006] As a further improvement of the present invention, the hidden shelf support also includes a foldable component that cooperates with the supporting frame, and the foldable component has an open state and a folded state. When the supporting frame is in a first state, the foldable component is in a folded state; when the supporting frame is in a second state, the foldable component is in an open state.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, the support frame includes a base plate, a locking tongue and a snap arm uprightly arranged on one side of the base plate, and the hidden shelf bracket also has a locking mechanism accommodated in the fixed seat. When the support frame is in a first state, the locking tongue is locked with the locking mechanism; when the support frame is unlocked from the locking mechanism under the action of an external force, the support frame rotates open and moves to the second state.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, the foldable component includes a first folding piece and a second folding piece, the first folding piece has a first flexible piece and a first positioning piece matching the first flexible piece, the first flexible piece includes a first fixed section connected to the substrate and a second fixed section connected to the first positioning piece, the first and second fixed sections are bendably connected, and when the first folding piece is in a folded state, the first fixed section is locked with the snap arm.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, the support frame also includes a limiting protrusion protruding from the base plate, and the two opposite sides of the first fixed section are limited by a pair of the limiting protrusions; the first positioning member has a receiving groove formed through it in a direction perpendicular to the thickness direction of the plate, and the second fixed section is inserted and received in the receiving groove and can move along the penetration direction of the receiving groove.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the fixing seat includes a box body and a cover body matched with the box body, and the cover body has a slot penetrating therethrough in the left-right direction for the second folding member to move.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the box body includes a first box body and a second box body that cooperate with each other, the locking mechanism is fixedly connected to the first box body, and the second box body has an end wall arranged vertically, the end wall is arranged close to the cover body, and is provided with an installation groove that penetrates it along the left and right direction to accommodate the second folding piece.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, the support frame is provided with a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the second folding member, and the second folding member has a U-shaped connecting portion, a flat plate portion and a wrist portion connecting the connecting portion and the flat plate portion, and the flat plate portion is in different positions when driven by the wrist portion.

[0013] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the present invention further provides a refrigeration device, which includes a box body and the hidden shelf support connected to the box body.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention, the hidden shelf brackets are arranged in pairs, and each of the hidden shelf brackets extends along the front-to-back direction.

[0015] Beneficial effects of the present invention: The hidden shelf support and refrigeration equipment of the present invention are provided with a rotatable and retractable support frame inside the box body, so that the support frame has a first state of being folded and pressed against the side of the fixed seat and a second state of being stretched and placed beside the fixed seat for carrying the shelf. When the shelf is needed, the support frame and the retractable component are opened to support it, and when the shelf is not needed, the support frame and the retractable component are retracted into the box body for storage, so that the interior of the box body is more tidy in appearance, and at the same time, there are fewer restrictions on the volume of stored items. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the refrigeration device of the present invention when the hidden shelf support is in the first state.

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The illustrated partial schematic diagram of the refrigeration device when the hidden shelf support is in the second state.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the hidden shelf support shown.

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The illustrated embodiment is a partial enlarged view of the hidden shelf support in the first state.

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A perspective exploded view of the first folding member of the hidden shelf support is shown.

[0021] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 The illustrated three-dimensional exploded view of the hidden shelf bracket after removing the first box body and the locking mechanism.

[0022] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 Exploded perspective view of the hidden shelf support shown.

[0023] Figure 8 yes Figure 2 The hidden shelf support is a partially exploded view after the cover and the first box body are removed.

[0024] Figures 9 and 10 yes Figure 2 The hidden shelf support is shown in a cross-sectional view in a first state.

[0025] Figure 11 to Figure 12 yes Figure 2 The hidden shelf support is shown in a cross-sectional view in a second state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional changes made by a person skilled in the art based on the embodiments are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0027] The terms used herein, such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", etc., which indicate relative positions in space, are used for the purpose of convenience to describe the relationship between one feature and another feature as shown in the drawings. It is understood that, depending on the placement of the product, the terms of relative positions in space may be intended to include different orientations in addition to the orientation shown in the drawings, and should not be construed as limitations on the claims. In addition, the descriptor "horizontal" used herein is not completely equivalent to being perpendicular to the direction of gravity, and a certain angle of inclination is allowed.

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1 to 12 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a hidden shelf support 100 and a refrigeration device according to the present invention. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the refrigeration device includes a box body 900 and the hidden shelf support 100 connected to the box body 900. For the convenience of description, the side of the box body 900 close to the user is regarded as the front side, and the other side opposite to the user is regarded as the rear side. At the same time, a direction perpendicular to the front-to-back direction is regarded as the left-right direction (also called the lateral direction), and another direction perpendicular to the front-to-back direction is regarded as the height direction.

[0029] Ginseng Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the hidden shelf support 100 includes a fixing base 1 fixed in the box body 900 and a support frame 2 rotatably connected to the fixing base 1, and the support frame 2 has a first state of covering the fixing base 1 and a second state of rotating from the fixing base 1 and opening.

[0030] The box body 900 has a storage compartment for storing articles. When the support frame 2 is in the second state, the support frame 2 protrudes from the storage compartment to reveal a horizontal support surface for the shelf support; when the support frame 2 is in the first state, the support frame 2 is hidden in the box body 900, that is, its support surface is vertically arranged and does not protrude from the storage compartment. At this time, the hidden shelf support 100 does not occupy the space in the storage compartment, so as to facilitate the storage of larger items.

[0031] Please refer to Figures 2 to 12 As shown, the hidden shelf support 100 also includes a foldable component 3 that cooperates with the support frame 2, and the foldable component 3 has an open state and a folded state. When the support frame 2 is in a first state, the foldable component 3 is in a folded state; when the support frame 2 is in a second state, the foldable component 3 is in an open state.

[0032] When the shelf is needed to carry items, the support frame 2 is pressed in the lateral direction to unlock it from the locking mechanism 6 and rotate it around the rotating shaft 26 to pop out of the storage room; when the shelf is not needed or larger items need to be placed in the storage room, the support frame 2 needs to be retracted into the fixing seat 1. At this time, the foldable component 3 needs to be folded and retracted, and the support frame 2 is pressed again to lock it with the locking mechanism 6.

[0033] For details, please refer to Figures 3 to 12 As shown, the fixing seat 1 includes a box body 11 and a cover body 12 matched with the box body 11, and the cover body 12 is provided with a slot 121 penetrating the cover body 12 along the left-right direction.

[0034] The cover body 12 has a cover plate 123 and an inserting portion 124 protruding from the cover plate 123 toward the inside of the box body 11 to be inserted into the box body 11 . The slot 121 penetrates the cover plate 123 along the left-right direction.

[0035] Furthermore, the box body 11 includes a first box body 112 and a second box body 113 that cooperate with each other, the locking mechanism 6 is fixedly connected to the first box body 112, the second box body 113 has an end wall 1131 arranged vertically, and the end wall 1131 is located on a side of the second box body 113 close to the storage compartment, and the first box body 112 is sleeved in the second box body 113.

[0036] In the present invention, the box body 11 is pre-buried in the box body 900 and fixed by foaming material. The first box body 112 is provided with a first assembly portion 101 for mounting the lock mechanism 6 and a second assembly portion 102 protruding toward the cover body 12, and the second assembly portion 102 is used for mounting and fixing the fastener 7 connected to the lock mechanism 6.

[0037] In this embodiment, the hidden shelf support 100 is in the shape of a long strip extending forward and backward, and the support frame 2 is connected to two foldable components 3 spaced apart from each other in front and back to support and position them in front and behind.

[0038] The support frame 2 includes a base plate 21, a locking tongue 23 and a buckle arm 24 erected on one side of the base plate 21. The hidden shelf support 100 also has the locking mechanism 6 accommodated in the fixing seat 1. When the support frame 2 is in the first state, the locking tongue 23 is locked with the locking mechanism 6; when the support frame 2 is unlocked from the locking mechanism 6 under the action of an external force, the support frame 2 rotates open and moves to the second state.

[0039] In this embodiment, the support frame 2 is provided with a pair of the buckle arms 24 spaced apart in the front-to-back direction, one end of each of the buckle arms 24 is connected to the base plate 21 , and the other end opposite thereto is provided with a buckle portion 241 .

[0040] In addition, the support frame 2 further includes a limiting protrusion 25 protruding from the base plate 21 . The limiting protrusions 25 are arranged in pairs, and the pair of limiting protrusions 25 are arranged opposite to each other. Each of the limiting protrusions 25 is L-shaped.

[0041] Each of the foldable components 3 includes a first foldable member 31 and a second foldable member 32 . In the present embodiment, the first flexible member 311 is a foldable sheet-like structure, and the opening direction of the first foldable member 31 is different from the opening direction of the second foldable member 32 .

[0042] The first folding member 31 has a first flexible member 311 and a first positioning member 312 matched with the first flexible member 311, the first flexible member 311 includes a first fixed section 3112 connected to the substrate 21 and a second fixed section 3113 connected to the first positioning member 312, the first and second fixed sections 3112, 3113 are bendably connected, when the first folding member 31 is in a folded state, the first fixed section 3112 is locked with the snap arm 24, specifically, the snap portion 241 locks the first folding member 31 when the first folding member 31 is in a folded state.

[0043] When the first folding member 31 is in an open state, the first positioning member 312 abuts against the cover body 12. When the first folding member 31 is in a folded state, the first positioning member 312 is received in the box body 11.

[0044] Two opposite sides of the first fixing section 3112 are limited by a pair of limiting protrusions 25 , and each limiting protrusion 25 is L-shaped so that the first fixing section 3112 can be hooked between the limiting protrusion 25 and the base plate 21 .

[0045] The first positioning member 312 has a receiving groove 3121 formed through the first positioning member 312 in a direction perpendicular to the plate thickness direction, and the second fixing section 3113 is inserted into and received in the receiving groove 3121 and can move along the penetration direction of the receiving groove 3121. The first flexible member 311 also has a third fixing section 3114 formed by bending the second fixing section 3113, and the third fixing section 3114 is arranged perpendicular to the second fixing section 3113.

[0046] The first positioning member 312 has one side close to the base plate 21 and another side opposite to the base plate 21 in the folded state, the buckle portion 241 is locked to the other side of the first positioning member 312, and a recessed clearance area 3123 is provided on the other side for user operation. The third fixing section 3114 is received in the clearance area 3123 and provides a stopper for the second fixing section 3113 when it moves along the receiving groove 3121, so as to prevent the first fixing section 3113 from falling out of the receiving groove 3121.

[0047] The end wall 1131 of the second box body 113 is disposed close to the cover body 12 and is provided with a mounting groove 1133 penetrating the end wall 1131 in the left-right direction to accommodate the second folding member 32 .

[0048] The second box body 113 is provided with a slot 1132 matched with the cover body 12 , and the cover body 12 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 125 snapped into the slot 1132 .

[0049] The support frame 2 is provided with the rotating shaft 26 rotatably connected to the second folding member 32 and the pressure strip 27 protruding from one side of the base plate 21. The slot 121 penetrates the cover body 12 in the left-right direction to allow the second folding member 32 to move. The axial direction of the rotating shaft 26 is parallel to the extension direction of the base plate 21 and perpendicular to the protruding direction of the buckle arm 24. In the present invention, one side of the base plate 21 is a flat supporting surface, and the other side opposite to it is protrudingly provided with the locking tongue 23, the buckle arm 24, the limiting protrusion 25, the rotating shaft 26 and the pressure strip 27.

[0050] The second folding member 32 has a U-shaped connecting portion 321, a flat portion 322 and a wrist portion 323 connecting the connecting portion 321 and the flat portion 322. The flat portion 322 is at different positions driven by the wrist portion 323. The rotating shaft 26 is accommodated in the wrist portion 323 and can rotate therein.

[0051] The inserting portion 124 is inserted into and received in the connecting portion 321, and the upper connecting portion 3212 of the connecting portion 321 is sandwiched between the inserting portion 124 and the end wall 1131, and the upper connecting portion 3212 can move left and right in the space formed between the inserting portion 124 and the end wall 1131. The supporting frame 2 rotates with the rotating shaft 26 as the rotation axis, so that the substrate 21 presents a first state of being close to the end wall 1131 and a second state of being arranged perpendicular to the end wall 1131.

[0052] The pressure strip 27 is pressed against the side of the flat plate portion 322 and provides a pressing force thereto. When the second folding member 32 is in an open state, the flat plate portion 322 is pressed against one side of the pressure strip 27 in the left-right direction. When the second folding member 32 is in a folded state, the flat plate portion 322 is located on the upper side of the pressure strip 27 and presses against it.

[0053] The hidden shelf support 100 also includes the locking mechanism 6 accommodated in the fixing seat 1. When the supporting frame 2 is in the first state, the locking tongue 24 is locked with the locking mechanism 6; when the supporting frame 2 is unlocked from the locking mechanism 6 under the action of external force, the supporting frame 2 extends outward from the fixing seat 1 in the left and right directions and moves to the second state; when the supporting frame 2 is pressed again, it moves into the fixing seat 1 and is padlocked with the locking mechanism 6, thereby ensuring that it is retracted into the fixing seat 1 and flush with the outer facade of the box body 900, thereby making the appearance of the interior of the box body 900 neater and saving more storage space for placing larger items.

[0054] In the present invention, the hidden shelf supports 100 are arranged in pairs, each of the hidden shelf supports 100 extends in the front-to-back direction, and the pair of hidden shelf supports 100 jointly support a shelf, and the shelf is detachably mounted on the hidden shelf supports 100 .

[0055] In the present invention, the hidden shelf support 100 and the refrigeration device are provided with a rotatable support frame 2 inside the box body 900, so that the support frame 2 has a first state in which it is folded and pressed against the side of the fixing seat 1 and a second state in which it is stretched and placed beside the fixing seat 1 for carrying the shelf. When the shelf is needed, the support frame 2 and the retractable component 3 are opened to support it, and when the shelf is not needed, the support frame 2 and the retractable component 3 are retracted into the box body for storage, thereby making the interior of the box body more tidy and at the same time having fewer volume restrictions on stored items.

[0056] It should be understood that although this specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each implementation mode may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0057] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of feasible implementation methods of the present invention. They are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any equivalent implementation methods or changes that do not deviate from the technical spirit of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hidden shelf bracket, Features: The invention comprises a fixing seat fixed in a box body and a supporting frame rotatably connected to the fixing seat. The supporting frame has a first state of covering the fixing seat and a second state of rotating from the fixing seat and opening.

2. The concealed shelf support as claimed in claim 1, Features: The hidden shelf bracket further comprises a foldable component matched with the support frame, the foldable component has an open state and a folded state, and when the support frame is in a first state, the foldable component is in a folded state; When the support frame is in the second state, the foldable component is in an open state.

3. The concealed shelf support as claimed in claim 2, Features: The support frame includes a base plate, a locking tongue and a snap arm erected on one side of the base plate, and the hidden shelf bracket also has a locking mechanism accommodated in the fixing seat. When the support frame is in a first state, the locking tongue is locked with the locking mechanism; when the support frame is unlocked from the locking mechanism under the action of an external force, the support frame rotates open and moves to the second state.

4. The concealed shelf support as claimed in claim 3, Features: The foldable component includes a first folding piece and a second folding piece, the first folding piece has a first flexible piece and a first positioning piece matching the first flexible piece, the first flexible piece includes a first fixed section connected to the substrate and a second fixed section connected to the first positioning piece, the first and second fixed sections are bendably connected, and when the first folding piece is in a folded state, the first fixed section is locked with the snap arm.

5. The concealed shelf support as claimed in claim 4, Features: The support frame also includes a limiting protrusion protruding from the base plate, and the two opposite sides of the first fixed section are limited by a pair of the limiting protrusions; the first positioning member has a receiving groove formed through it in a direction perpendicular to the thickness direction of the plate, and the second fixed section is inserted and received in the receiving groove and can move along the penetration direction of the receiving groove.

6. The concealed shelf support as claimed in claim 4, Features: The fixing seat comprises a box body and a cover body matched with the box body, and the cover body has a slot penetrating the cover body in the left-right direction for the second folding member to move.

7. The concealed shelf bracket according to claim 6, Features: The box body includes a first box body and a second box body that cooperate with each other, the locking mechanism is fixedly connected to the first box body, and the second box body has an end wall arranged vertically, the end wall is arranged close to the cover body, and is provided with an installation groove that penetrates it in the left and right directions to accommodate the second folding member.

8. The concealed shelf bracket according to claim 7, Features: The support frame is provided with a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the second folding member. The second folding member has a U-shaped connecting portion, a flat plate portion and a wrist portion connecting the connecting portion and the flat plate portion. The flat plate portion is at different positions driven by the wrist portion.

9. A refrigeration device, Features: It comprises a box body and a hidden shelf support connected to the box body, wherein the hidden shelf support is a hidden shelf support as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The refrigeration device according to claim 9, Features: The hidden shelf supports are arranged in pairs, and each of the hidden shelf supports extends along the front-to-back direction.

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