Waterway system mounting structure, ice making system and refrigerator

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and provides a waterway system mounting structure, an ice making system and a refrigerator. The waterway system installation structure comprises a main support suitable for installing a water valve, the water valve is provided with a first outlet and a second outlet, the first outlet is suitable for being connected with a first connector, and the second outlet is suitable for being connected with a second connector; the auxiliary support is installed on the main support, the auxiliary support is provided with a positioning part and a via hole, the positioning part is used for being in positioning fit with the water valve, the via hole is opposite to the first outlet, and the via hole is used for allowing the first connector to penetrate through and limiting the second connector to penetrate through. The waterway system mounting structure can prevent the first joint and the second joint from being reversely connected during production and mounting, ensures correct connection of pipelines between the two ice makers and the water valve, ensures correct water injection, and thoroughly avoids the problem of ice making quality caused by wrong mounting of the water pipe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and in particular to a waterway system installation structure, an ice-making system, and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] In order to meet the usage requirements of some users, there are some refrigerators equipped with two ice makers, and the two ice makers are supplied with water by the same water tank. The water tank supplies water through a water pump and a one-in-two-out water valve. The two outlets of the water valve are respectively connected to the two ice makers through joints by water pipes in a one-to-one correspondence. The water pump pumps water to the water valve, and the water valve is controlled by the system to select to open a certain path to supply water to the corresponding ice maker. However, the two outlets of the water valve are exactly the same, which is extremely likely to cause workers to install the two water pipes in reverse during production, resulting in incorrect water injection into the ice maker and seriously affecting the ice-making quality. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the related art. For this purpose, the present invention provides a waterway system installation structure, which can prevent the two joints of the water valve from being connected in reverse during production and installation, ensure the correct connection of the pipelines between the two ice makers and the water valve, ensure correct water injection, and completely eliminate the problem of ice-making quality caused by incorrect installation of the water pipes.

[0004] The present invention also provides an ice-making system.

[0005] The present invention also provides a refrigerator.

[0006] According to the waterway system installation structure of the first aspect embodiment of the present invention, it includes: A main bracket, which is suitable for installing a water valve. The water valve has a first outlet and a second outlet. The first outlet is suitable for connecting a first joint, and the second outlet is suitable for connecting a second joint; An auxiliary bracket, which is installed on the main bracket. The auxiliary bracket is provided with a positioning portion and a through hole. The positioning portion is used for positioning and cooperating with the water valve. The through hole is disposed opposite to the first outlet. The through hole allows the first joint to pass through and restricts the second joint from passing through.

[0007] According to the waterway system installation structure of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing an auxiliary bracket installed on the main bracket, the auxiliary bracket is positioned and cooperated with the water valve through the positioning portion. The through hole of the auxiliary bracket is disposed opposite to the first outlet, and only the second end of the first joint can pass through the through hole. Therefore, under the limiting action of the structure of the auxiliary bracket, the first joint and the second joint cannot be interchanged. This waterway system installation structure can prevent the first joint and the second joint from being connected in reverse during production and installation, ensure the correct connection of the pipelines between the two ice makers and the water valve, ensure correct water injection, and completely eliminate the problem of ice-making quality caused by incorrect installation of the water pipes.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary bracket is snap-fitted with the main bracket, and / or, the auxiliary bracket and the main bracket are tightly connected by a fixing member.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary bracket includes: a substrate and a baffle; the main bracket has a first mounting plate, the water valve is mounted on the first mounting plate, the substrate has a first side surface and a second side surface opposite to each other, the first side surface is fitted and mounted with the first mounting plate, the baffle is connected to the second side surface and extends in a direction away from the substrate, and the through hole is opened in the baffle.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a buckle is provided on the first side surface, a bayonet corresponding to the buckle is provided on the first mounting plate, and the buckle is snapped into the bayonet.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary bracket further includes: a positioning plate; the positioning plate is connected to the second side surface and extends in a direction away from the substrate to form the positioning portion, and the plate surface of the positioning plate is in positioning cooperation with the water valve.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary bracket further includes: a connecting plate; the connecting plate is connected to the second side surface and extends in a direction away from the substrate, the baffle and the positioning plate are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the second side surface, one end of the connecting plate is connected to the baffle, and the other end of the connecting plate is connected to the positioning plate.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the substrate has a first bending portion and a second bending portion, and the first mounting plate is provided with an avoidance notch; A first groove is formed on one side of the first bending portion corresponding to the second side surface, and the first groove is adapted to receive the first joint; a second groove is formed on one side of the second bending portion corresponding to the second side surface, and the second groove is adapted to receive the second joint; the first bending portion and the second bending portion are located within the avoidance notch.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a ring-shaped protrusion is provided on the surface of the baffle, and the ring-shaped protrusion surrounds the through hole.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary bracket further includes: a fixing plate; The main bracket further has a second mounting plate, the first mounting plate is fixed to the second mounting plate, the fixing plate is connected to the second side surface and extends in a direction away from the substrate, and the fixing plate and the second mounting plate are connected by a fixing member.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the positioning portion has a first positioning surface and a second positioning surface, and the water valve has a first contour surface and a second contour surface; the first positioning surface is in limit fit with the first contour surface to limit the position of the auxiliary bracket relative to the water valve in the first direction; the second positioning surface is in limit fit with the second contour surface to limit the position of the auxiliary bracket relative to the water valve in the second direction; the first direction and the second direction intersect.

[0017] The ice-making system according to the second aspect embodiment of the present invention includes: a first ice maker, a second ice maker, a water valve, a first joint, a second joint, and any one of the above waterway system installation structures; The water valve is installed on the main bracket; one end of the first joint is connected to the first outlet of the water valve, and the other end of the first joint passes through the through hole and is connected to the first ice maker through a first water pipe; one end of the second joint is connected to the second outlet of the water valve, and the other end of the second joint is connected to the second ice maker through a second water pipe.

[0018] The refrigerator according to the third aspect embodiment of the present invention includes: a box body and the above ice-making system, and the ice-making system is arranged in the box body.

[0019] One or more of the above technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention have at least one of the following technical effects: Under the structural limiting action of the auxiliary bracket, the first joint and the second joint cannot be interchanged. This waterway system installation structure can prevent the first joint and the second joint from being connected reversely during production and installation, ensure the correct connection of the pipelines between the two ice makers and the water valve, ensure correct water injection, and completely eliminate the problem of ice-making quality caused by incorrect water pipe installation.

[0020] Further, when installing the auxiliary bracket, the auxiliary bracket and the main bracket can be quickly aligned and installed by the fitting of the first side surface of the auxiliary bracket and the first mounting plate of the main bracket, and the positioning cooperation between the positioning portion of the auxiliary bracket and the water valve.

[0021] Furthermore, the quick installation and fixation of the two can be achieved through the clamping connection between the auxiliary bracket and the main bracket.

[0022] The additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be partly given in the following description, partly will become obvious from the following description, or will be understood through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the related art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the related art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 It is one of the installation schematic diagrams of the waterway system installation structure provided by the embodiments of the present invention with a water valve, a joint, and a water pipe.

[0025] Figure 2 It is the installation schematic diagram of the main bracket of the waterway system installation structure provided by the embodiments of the present invention and the water valve.

[0026] Figure 3 It is the second installation schematic diagram of the waterway system installation structure provided by the embodiments of the present invention with a water valve, a joint, and a water pipe.

[0027] Figure 4 It is the axonometric view of the auxiliary bracket in the waterway system installation structure provided by the embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 It is the front view of the auxiliary bracket in the waterway system installation structure provided by the embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 6 It is the schematic diagram of the structure of the auxiliary bracket in the waterway system installation structure provided by the embodiments of the present invention from another perspective.

[0030] Reference numerals: 1, main bracket; 11, first mounting plate; 111, bayonet; 112, avoidance notch; 12, second mounting plate; 121, second mounting hole; 2, auxiliary bracket; 21, base plate; 211, first side surface; 212, second side surface; 213, first bending part; 214, second bending part; 22, baffle; 221, through hole; 222, annular protrusion; 223, card slot; 23, positioning part; 231, first positioning surface; 232, second positioning surface; 24, buckle; 25, fixing plate; 251, first mounting hole; 26, reinforcing plate; 27, connecting plate; 3, water valve; 31, first outlet; 32, second outlet; 33, first contour surface; 34, second contour surface; 41, first joint; 42, second joint; 51, first water pipe; 52, second water pipe. Detailed implementation manners

[0031] The following will further describe in detail the implementation manners of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "under" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0035] In the description of this specification, the description referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0036] Such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the figure, an installation structure of a waterway system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main bracket 1 and an auxiliary bracket 2. The main bracket 1 is adapted to install a water valve 3, and the water valve 3 has a first outlet 31 and a second outlet 32. The first outlet 31 is adapted to connect to a first joint 41, and the second outlet 32 is adapted to connect to a second joint 42. The auxiliary bracket 2 is installed on the main bracket 1, and the auxiliary bracket 2 is provided with a positioning portion 23 and a through hole 221. The positioning portion 23 is used for positioning and cooperating with the water valve 3. The through hole 221 is disposed opposite to the first outlet 31, and the through hole 221 allows the first joint 41 to pass through and restricts the second joint 42 from passing through.

[0037] Specifically, both the first joint 41 and the second joint 42 have a first end and a second end. The first end of the first joint 41 is connected to the first outlet 31, and the second end of the first joint 41 is used to connect to a first water pipe 51, and the first water pipe 51 is connected to a first ice maker. The first end of the second joint 42 is connected to the second outlet 32, and the second end of the second joint 42 is used to connect to a second water pipe 52, and the second water pipe 52 is connected to a second ice maker.

[0038] Among them, the size specifications of the first ends of the first joint 41 and the second joint 42 may be the same or different. The size specifications of the first water pipe 51 and the second water pipe 52 are different, so that the size specifications of the second ends of the first joint 41 and the second joint 42 are different. The size specification of the second end of the first joint 41 is smaller than the size specification of the second end of the second joint 42. The maximum outer diameter of the portion between the position corresponding to the through hole 221 on the first joint 41 and the end face of its second end is smaller than the aperture of the through hole 221, and the maximum outer diameter of the joint portion between the position corresponding to the through hole 221 on the second joint 42 and the end face of its second end is larger than the aperture of the through hole 221. In this way, the through hole 221 only allows the first joint 41 to pass through it and will block the second joint 42 from passing through it.

[0039] When the auxiliary bracket 2 is positioned and cooperated with the water valve 3 through the positioning portion 23, the installation position of the auxiliary bracket 2 relative to the water valve 3 can be positioned. On this basis, the first outlet 31, that is, the installation position of the first joint 41, can be determined according to the position of the through hole 221 on the auxiliary bracket 2.

[0040] The through hole 221 on the auxiliary bracket 2 is disposed opposite to the first outlet 31, and the through hole 221 allows the second end of the smaller-sized first joint 41 to pass through and restricts the second end of the larger-sized second joint 42 from passing through. In this way, under the limiting action of the auxiliary bracket 2, only the first joint 41 can be installed on the first outlet 31, and the second joint 42 cannot be installed.

[0041] Before installing the first water pipe 51 and the second water pipe 52 in production, first assemble the water valve 3, the first joint 41, the second joint 42 and the auxiliary bracket 2. The assembly steps include: Step 1, the installer positions and mates the positioning portion 23 of the auxiliary bracket 2 with the water valve 3. In the positioned and mated state, the through hole 221 of the auxiliary bracket 2 will be opposite to the first outlet 31, and based on this, the position of the first outlet 31 is identified.

[0042] Step 2, move the auxiliary bracket 2 away, and install the first connector 41 on the first outlet 31.

[0043] Step 3, position and mate the auxiliary bracket 2 with the water valve 3 again, and insert the second end of the first connector 41 into the through hole 221 on the auxiliary bracket 2.

[0044] Step 4, install and connect the auxiliary bracket 2 with the main bracket 1.

[0045] Among them, the water valve 3 can be installed on the main bracket 1 before Step 1; or, after completing Steps 1 to 3, that is, after assembling the water valve 3, the first connector 41, the second connector 42, and the auxiliary bracket 2 into an integral structure, then install the water valve 3 and the auxiliary bracket 2 in the integral structure on the main bracket 1. The specific installation sequence is determined according to the actual installation structure. Even if the installer mistakenly installs the second connector 42 on the first outlet 31 in Step 2 above, it will also cause the auxiliary bracket 2 not to be able to be normally assembled with the first connector 41, the water valve 3, and the main bracket in Step 3, thus playing an anti-fooling role.

[0046] The water circuit system installation structure provided by the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the main bracket 1 and the auxiliary bracket 2, the main bracket 1 is used to install the water valve 3, the auxiliary bracket 2 is installed on the main bracket 1, the auxiliary bracket 2 is provided with a positioning portion 23 and a through hole 221, the auxiliary bracket 2 is positioned and mated with the water valve 3 through the positioning portion 23, the through hole 221 is arranged opposite to the first outlet 31, and only the second end of the first connector 41 can pass through the through hole 221. Therefore, under the structural limitation of the auxiliary bracket 2, the first connector 41 and the second connector 42 cannot be interchanged. This water circuit system installation structure can prevent the first connector 41 and the second connector 42 from being connected reversely during production and installation, ensure the correct connection of the pipelines between the two ice makers and the water valve 3, ensure correct water injection, and completely eliminate the problems of ice making quality caused by incorrect water pipe installation.

[0047] It should be noted that this water circuit system installation structure can be applied not only to the ice making system, but also to other water circuit systems, such as a water purification system. The inlet of the water valve 3 is used to connect a water purifier, the first outlet 31 is used to connect a first water using device, and the second outlet 32 is used to connect a second water using device.

[0048] In the embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary bracket 2 is snap-connected to the main bracket 1, and / or, the auxiliary bracket 2 and the main bracket 1 are tightly connected by a fixing member. Among them, for the convenience of subsequent maintenance of the water circuit system, the snap connection between the auxiliary bracket 2 and the main bracket 1 is preferably a detachable snap connection, and the fixing member is preferably a detachable connecting member.

[0049] Optionally, the auxiliary bracket 2 and the main bracket 1 are snap-connected. One of the auxiliary bracket 2 and the main bracket 1 is provided with a snap, and the other is provided with a bayonet, and the bayonet is clamped in the bayonet. In this way, the convenient installation of the auxiliary bracket 2 and the main bracket 1 can be realized. It should be noted that the clamping method of the auxiliary bracket 2 and the main bracket 1 is not limited to snap connection. For example, it can also be a slot connection. A slot is provided on the main bracket 1, and a protrusion is provided on the auxiliary bracket 2, and the protrusion is clamped in the slot.

[0050] Optionally, the auxiliary bracket 2 is provided with a first mounting hole, and the main bracket 1 is correspondingly provided with a second mounting hole. The fixing member passes through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole and tightly connects the auxiliary bracket and the main bracket 1. The auxiliary bracket 2 and the main bracket 1 are tightly connected by the fixing member, and the stable connection of the auxiliary bracket 2 and the main bracket 1 can be realized. Among them, the fixing member can be a fastening connection member such as a screw or a bolt.

[0051] Optionally, the auxiliary bracket 2 is clamped with the main bracket 1, and at the same time, the auxiliary bracket 2 and the main bracket 1 are also tightly connected by a fixing member. The installation can be positioned first by clamping, and then the stable connection of the auxiliary bracket 2 and the main bracket 1 can be ensured by the fixing member.

[0052] As Figure 4 As shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary bracket 2 includes a base plate 21 and a baffle 22. The main bracket 1 has a first mounting plate 11, and the water valve 3 is installed on the first mounting plate 11. The base plate 21 has a first side surface 211 and a second side surface 212 opposite to each other. The first side surface 211 is fitted and installed with the first mounting plate 11. The baffle 22 is connected to the second side surface 212 and extends in a direction away from the base plate 21, and a through hole 221 is opened in the baffle 22.

[0053] It can be understood that the baffle 22 protrudes from the second side surface 212 of the base plate 21. The base plate 21 and the baffle 22 can be integrally formed, or can be two independent plate members welded to each other or fixed by fixing members. Optionally, the auxiliary bracket 2 is an integrally formed plastic part or sheet metal part, etc.

[0054] In the assembled state of the auxiliary bracket 2 and the main bracket 1, the first joint 41 is located on one side of the base plate 21 and passes through the baffle 22. Optionally, the baffle 22 is perpendicular to the base plate 21. When installing the auxiliary bracket 2, the first side surface 211 of the auxiliary bracket 2 is fitted with the first mounting plate 11, and the installation height of the auxiliary bracket 2 is positioned by using the first mounting plate 11. Then, the positioning portion 23 of the auxiliary bracket 2 is positioned and matched with the water valve 3, and the position of the auxiliary bracket 2 in the horizontal direction can be positioned, so as to facilitate the quick alignment and installation of the auxiliary bracket 2 and the main bracket 1.

[0055] As a specific example, see Figure 1, the first mounting plate 11 is horizontally arranged, and the water valve 3 is installed above the first mounting plate 11. Correspondingly, the substrate 21 is horizontally installed on the first mounting plate 11, the first side surface 211 of the substrate 21 is attached to the upper surface of the first mounting plate 11, and the first connector 41 is located above the substrate 21.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present invention, a buckle 24 is provided on the first side surface 211 of the substrate 21, see Figure 5 . A bayonet 111 is provided on the first mounting plate 11 at a position corresponding to the buckle 24, see Figure 2 . The buckle 24 is clamped in the bayonet 111. When installing the auxiliary bracket 2 on the main bracket 1, the first side surface 211 of the substrate 21 is attached to the first mounting plate 11, and at the same time, it is fixed by clamping, so that the installation and fixation of the two can be quickly realized.

[0057] Among them, when the water valve 3, the auxiliary bracket 2 and the main bracket 1 are assembled in place, there is a gap between the hole wall of the through hole 221 and the first connector 41. This gap provides a moving space for the auxiliary bracket 2 relative to the first mounting plate 11 in the direction perpendicular to the first mounting plate 11, so as to prevent the buckle 24 on the auxiliary bracket 2 from interfering with the structure of the first mounting plate 11 and ensure the smooth installation of the auxiliary bracket 2. During installation, first assemble the water valve 3, the first connector 41, the second connector 42 and the auxiliary bracket 2 into an integral structure, and then install the water valve 3 and the auxiliary bracket 2 in the integral structure on the main bracket 1.

[0058] Optionally, multiple pairs of buckles 24 and bayonets 111 are correspondingly arranged on the substrate 21 and the first mounting plate 11 to improve the connection reliability between the two. The number and distribution positions of the buckles 24 and bayonets 111 can be set according to the actual size of the auxiliary bracket 2.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning portion 23 of the auxiliary bracket 2 is formed at the edge of the substrate 21, that is, the edge of the substrate 21 is configured with a configuration adapted to the outer contour of the water valve 3. During installation, the edge configuration of the substrate 21 is matched with a specific position on the outer contour of the water valve 3, so that the two can be positioned and matched.

[0060] In other embodiments of the present invention, the auxiliary bracket 2 further includes a positioning plate. The positioning plate is connected to the second side surface 212 and extends away from the substrate 21 to form the positioning portion 23, see Figure 4 and Figure 6 . The plate surface of the positioning plate is in positioning cooperation with the water valve 3.

[0061] It can be understood that the positioning plate protrudes from the second side surface 212 of the substrate 21, and the plate surface of the positioning plate forms a positioning surface, and the positioning cooperation is carried out through the positioning surface and the outer contour surface of the water valve 3. In this way, the positioning cooperation area between the positioning portion 23 and the water valve 3 can be increased, which is beneficial to quickly and accurately position and improve the installation efficiency.

[0062] It should be noted that the positioning portion 23 may also be a bump protruding from the second side surface 212 of the substrate 21, and a positioning surface for positioning and cooperating with the water valve 3 is formed on one side of the bump.

[0063] Furthermore, as Figure 6 shown, the auxiliary bracket 2 further includes a connecting plate 27. The connecting plate 27 is connected to the second side surface 212 and extends in a direction away from the substrate 21. The baffle 22 and the positioning plate are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the second side surface 212. One end of the connecting plate 27 is connected to the baffle 22, and the other end of the connecting plate 27 is connected to the positioning plate.

[0064] It can be understood that the connecting plate 27 protrudes from the second side surface 212 of the substrate 21 and is connected between the positioning plate and the baffle 22. The width direction of the substrate 21 is the same as the axial direction of the through hole 221, and the baffle 22 and the positioning plate are respectively disposed at both ends in the width direction of the substrate 21. In this way, when the auxiliary bracket 2 is positioned and cooperated with the main bracket 1, the position on the water valve 3 that is positioned and cooperated with the positioning plate can be conveniently found based on the orientations of the baffle 22 and the through hole 221.

[0065] Optionally, the connecting plate 27 extends from one end of the baffle 22 to be connected to one end of the positioning plate, and the baffle 22, the connecting plate 27, and the positioning plate are integrally formed. Optionally, the baffle 22, the connecting plate 27, and the positioning plate extend along the edge of the substrate 21. By connecting the baffle 22 and the positioning plate through the connecting plate 27, the connecting plate 27 plays a role in strengthening the structure and improves the connection strength between the baffle 22 and the positioning plate and the substrate 21.

[0066] As Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the substrate 21 has a first bending portion 213 and a second bending portion 214. The first mounting plate 11 is provided with an avoidance notch 112. A first groove is formed on one side of the first bending portion 213 corresponding to the second side surface 212, and the first groove is adapted to receive the first joint 41. A second groove is formed on one side of the second bending portion 214 corresponding to the second side surface 212, and the second groove is adapted to receive the second joint 42. The first bending portion 213 and the second bending portion 214 are located within the avoidance notch 112.

[0067] It can be understood that the area of the substrate 21 other than the first bending portion 213 and the second bending portion 214 is a flat plate area. When the auxiliary bracket 2 is assembled with the main bracket 1, the flat plate areas on both sides of the whole of the two bending portions on the substrate 21 are fitted and installed with the portions on both sides of the avoidance notch 112 on the first mounting plate 11, so that the first bending portion 213 and the second bending portion 214 are located within the avoidance notch 112. A part of each of the first joint 41 and the second joint 42 is received within the first bending portion 213 and the second bending portion 214. In this way, the installation structures of the water valve 3, the first mounting plate 11, the auxiliary bracket 2, the first joint 41 and the second joint 42 can be made compact, which is suitable for a relatively narrow installation space. By providing the first bending portion 213 and the second bending portion 214, it is also convenient for installers to quickly identify the installation direction of the substrate 21, which is beneficial to the quick positioning of the auxiliary bracket 2.

[0068] Among them, the buckle 24 for clamping with the first mounting plate 11 on the substrate 21 is provided on the flat plate area of the substrate 21, which is convenient for assembling the substrate 21 and the first mounting plate 11.

[0069] Optionally, the first bending portion 213 is adapted to the outer contour of the first joint 41, and the second bending portion 214 is adapted to the outer contour of the second joint 42. For example, if the outer contours of the first joint 41 and the second joint 42 are circular rotating surfaces, then the first bending portion 213 and the second bending portion 214 are arc-shaped curved surfaces, and the formed first groove and second groove are arc-shaped grooves.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, a ring-shaped protrusion 222 is provided on the surface of the baffle 22, and the ring-shaped protrusion 222 is arranged around the through hole 221. The ring-shaped protrusion 222 forms a structural reinforcement for the baffle 22 around the through hole 221, improving the structural strength of the baffle 22.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, the auxiliary bracket 2 further includes a fixing plate 25. The main bracket 1 further has a second mounting plate 12, and the first mounting plate 11 is fixed to the second mounting plate 12. The fixing plate 25 is connected to the second side surface 212 and extends in a direction away from the substrate 21, and the fixing plate 25 and the second mounting plate 12 are connected by a fixing member.

[0072] It can be understood that the fixing plate 25 protrudes from the second side surface 212 of the substrate 21. The fixing plate 25 is arranged at an angle with the substrate 21, and the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 are arranged at an angle. The substrate 21 is fitted and installed with the first mounting plate 11, and the fixing plate 25 is fitted and installed with the second mounting plate 12.

[0073] In a specific example, the fixing plate 25 is perpendicular to the substrate 21. The main bracket 1 is a frame structure, the second mounting plate 12 is a vertical side wall of the frame structure, and the first mounting plate 11 is a horizontal plate located inside the frame structure. The first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 form a right-angle mounting structure, which matches the right-angle structure formed by the fixing plate 25 and the substrate 21.

[0074] Wherein, at least one first mounting hole 251 is provided on the auxiliary bracket 2, see Figure 6 . Corresponding to this, the same number of second mounting holes 121 are provided on the main bracket 1, see Figure 3 . The fixing member passing through the first mounting hole 251 and the second mounting hole 121 fixedly connects the fixing plate 25 and the second mounting plate 12.

[0075] It should be noted that the substrate 21 and the first mounting plate 11 can also be fixedly connected by a fixing member. The fixing plate 25 and the second mounting plate 12 can also be arranged to be snap-connected.

[0076] In the embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary bracket 2 further includes a fixing plate 25, and a snap 24 is provided on the first side surface 211 of the substrate 21. The substrate 21 is snap-connected to the first mounting plate 11, and at the same time, the fixing plate 25 is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate 12 by a fixing member. In this embodiment, only one snap 24 can be provided for preliminary positioning, and then the two are further strengthened and connected by a fixing member, which can reduce the number of fixing members and is beneficial to improving the installation efficiency.

[0077] Optionally, the arrangement direction of the first joint 41 and the second joint 42 is the same as the length direction of the substrate 21, and the snap 24 and the fixing plate 25 are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the substrate 21. For example, the snap 24 is located on the side of the first joint 41 away from the second joint 42, and the fixing plate 25 is located on the side of the second joint 42 away from the first joint 41.

[0078] Furthermore, as Figure 4 shown, the auxiliary bracket 2 further includes a reinforcing plate 26. The corner where the fixing plate 25 and the substrate 21 are connected is connected by the reinforcing plate 26 to improve the connection strength between the fixing plate 25 and the substrate 21. A plurality of reinforcing plates 26 can be arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the substrate 21.

[0079] On the basis of any of the above embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 6 , the positioning portion 23 has a first positioning surface 231 and a second positioning surface 232. See Figure 2, the water valve 3 has a first contour surface 33 and a second contour surface 34. The first positioning surface 231 is in limit fit with the first contour surface 33 to limit the position of the auxiliary bracket 2 relative to the water valve 3 in the first direction. The second positioning surface 232 is in limit fit with the second contour surface 34 to limit the position of the auxiliary bracket 2 relative to the water valve 3 in the second direction. The first direction and the second direction intersect.

[0080] Among them, both the first contour surface 33 and the second contour surface 34 are local contour surfaces on the outer contour surface of the water valve 3. The two can be two connected surfaces or two spaced surfaces. The first contour surface 33 faces the first direction and is in limit fit with the first positioning surface 231 in the first direction. The second contour surface 34 faces the second direction and is in limit fit with the second positioning surface 232 in the second direction. In this way, the positioning part 23 is limited in the first direction and the second direction respectively, so as to realize the positioning of the auxiliary bracket 2 in the two-dimensional plane. Combining with the positioning of the substrate 21 by the first mounting plate 11 in the height direction, the positioning of the auxiliary bracket 2 in the three-dimensional space is realized.

[0081] It should be noted that the first contour surface 33 and the second contour surface 34 are determined by the specific structural shape of the water valve 3. Therefore, the shapes of the first positioning surface 231 and the second positioning surface 232 are determined according to the model of the water valve 3 specifically selected for the water circuit system.

[0082] As a specific example, the first contour surface 33 of the water valve 3 is an arc surface, and the second contour surface 34 is a plane. Correspondingly, the first positioning surface 231 is an arc surface adapted to the first contour surface 33, and the second positioning surface 232 is a plane adapted to the second contour surface 34.

[0083] As Figure 5 shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a card slot 223 is provided on the auxiliary bracket 2. The card slot 223 is used to card the wire harness, and the wire harness of the water circuit system can be sorted out by using the auxiliary bracket 2. For example, the edge of the baffle 22 away from the substrate 21 has a card slot 223; and / or, the edge of the connecting plate 27 away from the substrate 21 has a card slot 223.

[0084] The embodiment of the present invention also provides an ice making system, including a first ice maker, a second ice maker, a water valve 3, a first joint 41, a second joint 42 and the water circuit system installation structure described in any one of the above embodiments. The water valve 3 is installed on the main bracket 1. One end of the first joint 41 is connected to the first outlet 31 of the water valve 3, and the other end of the first joint 41 passes through the through hole 221 and is connected to the first ice maker through a first water pipe 51. One end of the second joint 42 is connected to the second outlet 32 of the water valve 3, and the other end of the second joint 42 is connected to the second ice maker through a second water pipe 52.

[0085] Among them, the inlet of the water valve 3 can be directly connected to an external water source. Alternatively, the ice making system further includes a water tank installed on the main bracket 1, and the inlet of the water valve 3 is connected to the water tank.

[0086] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a refrigerator, including a box body and the ice making system described in the above embodiment, and the ice making system is arranged in the box body.

[0087] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention, rather than limiting the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications or equivalent replacements of the technical solutions of the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and should all be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A waterway system installation structure, characterized in that, Comprising: A main bracket (1), the main bracket (1) being adapted to mount a water valve (3), the water valve (3) having a first outlet (31) and a second outlet (32), the first outlet (31) being adapted to connect to a first joint (41), and the second outlet (32) being adapted to connect to a second joint (42); An auxiliary bracket (2), the auxiliary bracket (2) being mounted on the main bracket (1), the auxiliary bracket (2) being provided with a positioning portion (23) and a through hole (221), the positioning portion (23) being used for positioning and cooperating with the water valve (3), the through hole (221) being disposed opposite to the first outlet (31), the through hole (221) being for the first joint (41) to pass through and restricting the second joint (42) from passing through.

2. The installation structure of the waterway system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary bracket (2) is snap-connected to the main bracket (1), and / or, the auxiliary bracket (2) is fixedly connected to the main bracket (1) by a fixing member.

3. The installation structure of the waterway system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary bracket (2) includes: a base plate (21) and a baffle (22); the main bracket (1) has a first mounting plate (11), the water valve (3) being mounted on the first mounting plate (11), the base plate (21) having opposite first and second side surfaces (211, 212), the first side surface (211) being fitted and mounted to the first mounting plate (11), the baffle (22) being connected to the second side surface (212) and extending away from the base plate (21), the through hole (221) being opened in the baffle (22).

4. The installation structure of the waterway system according to claim 3, characterized in that The first side surface (211) is provided with a buckle (24), and a bayonet (111) is provided at a position corresponding to the buckle (24) on the first mounting plate (11), the buckle (24) being snapped into the bayonet (111).

5. The installation structure of the waterway system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The auxiliary bracket (2) further includes: a positioning plate; the positioning plate is connected to the second side surface (212) and extends away from the base plate (21) to form the positioning portion (23), the plate surface of the positioning plate being in positioning cooperation with the water valve (3).

6. The installation structure of the waterway system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The auxiliary bracket (2) further includes: a connecting plate (27); the connecting plate (27) is connected to the second side surface (212) and extends away from the base plate (21), the baffle (22) and the positioning plate being disposed on opposite sides of the second side surface (212), one end of the connecting plate (27) being connected to the baffle (22), and the other end of the connecting plate (27) being connected to the positioning plate.

7. The installation structure of the waterway system according to claim 3, wherein The base plate (21) has a first bending portion (213) and a second bending portion (214), and the first mounting plate (11) is provided with an avoidance notch (112); The first bending portion (213) forms a first groove corresponding to one side of the second side surface (212), and the first groove is adapted to receive the first joint (41); the second bending portion (214) forms a second groove corresponding to one side of the second side surface (212), and the second groove is adapted to receive the second joint (42); the first bending portion (213) and the second bending portion (214) are located within the avoidance notch (112).

8. The installation structure of the waterway system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The surface of the baffle (22) is provided with an annular protrusion (222), and the annular protrusion (222) is disposed around the through hole (221).

9. The installation structure of the waterway system according to any one of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that The auxiliary bracket (2) further includes: a fixing plate (25); The main bracket (1) further has a second mounting plate (12), the first mounting plate (11) is fixed to the second mounting plate (12), the fixing plate (25) is connected to the second side surface (212) and extends away from the substrate (21), and the fixing plate (25) and the second mounting plate (12) are connected by a fixing member.

10. The installation structure of the waterway system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The positioning portion (23) has a first positioning surface (231) and a second positioning surface (232), and the water valve (3) has a first contour surface (33) and a second contour surface (34); the first positioning surface (231) is in limiting fit with the first contour surface (33) to limit the position of the auxiliary bracket (2) relative to the water valve (3) in a first direction; the second positioning surface (232) is in limiting fit with the second contour surface (34) to limit the position of the auxiliary bracket (2) relative to the water valve (3) in a second direction; the first direction and the second direction intersect.

11. An ice-making system, characterized in that, Comprising: A first ice maker, a second ice maker, a water valve (3), a first joint (41), a second joint (42), and a waterway system installation structure according to any one of claims 1-10; The water valve (3) is installed on the main bracket (1); one end of the first joint (41) is connected to the first outlet (31) of the water valve (3), and the other end of the first joint (41) passes through the through hole (221) and is connected to the first ice maker through a first water pipe (51); one end of the second joint (42) is connected to the second outlet (32) of the water valve (3), and the other end of the second joint (42) is connected to the second ice maker through a second water pipe (52).

12. A refrigerator, characterized in that, Comprising: A box body and an ice making system according to claim 11, wherein the ice making system is disposed within the box body.

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