Drawer and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The drawer comprises a drawer body, a front cover and a partition plate, openings are formed in the front side and the upper portion of the drawer body, and the front end of the drawer body extends upwards from the bottom to be provided with a turned-over edge; the front cover covers an opening in the front side of the drawer body; a partition plate is arranged on the drawer body and divides the drawer body into a first cavity and a second cavity in the front-back direction, the partition plate comprises a body and a fixing part arranged at the front end of the body, an angle is formed between the fixing part and the body, and the fixing part is fixed to the turned-over edge. According to the drawer which is internally provided with the partition plate and provided with the front cover on the front side and cannot fix the front end of the partition plate, the turnup is arranged at the bottom of the front end of the drawer body, the partition plate is provided with the fixing part fixed to the turnup, and the front end of the partition plate can be well fixed when no fixing structure exists on the front side of the drawer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and more particularly to a drawer and a refrigeration device having the drawer. Background Technology

[0002] To achieve aesthetics and multi-functionality, existing refrigerator drawers typically have an opening on the front side, with an attractive front cover installed at the opening. However, when dividers are installed inside the drawer to achieve multi-functionality, the front end of the divider cannot be fixed, resulting in poor stability of the divider. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drawer and a refrigeration device, wherein the drawer is provided with a partition plate that divides the drawer body into two chambers, and the front end of the partition plate is provided with a fixing part that is fixed to the flange provided at the front end of the drawer body, thereby solving the problem that the front end of the partition plate cannot be fixed in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve one of the above-mentioned objectives, one embodiment of the present invention provides a drawer, comprising:

[0005] The drawer body has openings on the front and top, and a flange extending upwards from the bottom at the front end of the drawer body.

[0006] The front cover is located at the front opening of the drawer body;

[0007] A divider divides the drawer body into a first chamber and a second chamber along the front-to-back direction. The divider includes a body and a fixing part disposed at the front end of the body. The fixing part is set at an angle to the body and is fixed to the flange.

[0008] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the flange includes a first flange located on one side of the first chamber and a second flange located on one side of the second chamber, and the front end of the body is located between the first flange and the second flange.

[0009] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the first flange is provided with a first mounting hole, and the fixing part is provided with a second mounting hole, and the fixing part is fixed to the first flange through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

[0010] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the first flange is provided with a positioning buckle, and the fixing part is provided with a positioning groove corresponding to the positioning buckle, and the positioning buckle is disposed in the positioning groove.

[0011] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the drawer body includes a bottom wall, and the bottom wall is provided with a first protruding rib along the front-back direction;

[0012] The body includes a transparent plate and a frame disposed around the transparent plate. A first snap-fit ​​groove is provided at the bottom of the frame, and a first protruding rib is disposed in the first snap-fit ​​groove.

[0013] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, a second snap-fit ​​groove is provided at the rear end of the frame, the drawer body includes a rear wall, and a second protruding rib is provided on the rear wall corresponding to the second snap-fit ​​groove, the second protruding rib being disposed in the second snap-fit ​​groove.

[0014] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the rear wall is further provided with a first fixing hole, and the rear end of the frame is further provided with a second fixing hole, and the rear end of the frame is fixed to the drawer body through the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole.

[0015] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, a third snap-fit ​​groove is provided adjacent to the second snap-fit ​​groove at the rear end of the frame, and a protrusion is provided adjacent to the second rib on the rear wall, the protrusion being disposed in the third snap-fit ​​groove.

[0016] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom wall is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs extending downward.

[0017] One embodiment of the present invention also provides a refrigeration device having the aforementioned drawer.

[0018] One or more technical solutions provided by this invention have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0019] The drawer provided by the present invention has an opening on the front side of the drawer body and a flange extending upward from the bottom at the front end. A divider is also provided inside the drawer body. A fixing part is provided at the front end of the divider to fix it to the flange at the front end of the drawer body, thereby solving the problem that the front end of the divider cannot be fixed. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drawer structure in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle drawer after the glass panel is removed.

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle drawer.

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the central partition from one perspective (oblique front).

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram from another perspective (oblique rear view) of the central partition.

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A top view of the middle drawer.

[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram of cross section along line AA.

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of section B in the middle.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of the drawer body from another perspective in his 1st drawer.

[0029] 1. Drawer body; 11. Flanged edge; 111. First flanged edge; 1111. First mounting hole; 1112. Positioning buckle; 1113. Guide surface; 112. Second flanged edge; 12. First chamber; 13. Second chamber; 14. Bottom wall; 141. First rib; 142. Reinforcing rib; 1421. Horizontal rib; 1422. Vertical rib; 15. Back wall; 151. Second rib; 152. First fixing hole; 153. Protrusion; 2. Front cover; 21. Glass panel; 22. Front frame; 3. Divider; 31. Body; 311. Transparent panel; 312. Frame; 3121. First latching groove; 3122. Second latching groove; 3123. Second fixing hole; 3124. Third latching groove; 32. Fixing part; 321. Second mounting hole; 322. Positioning groove. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] The terms used in this document, such as “center,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” indicating spatial relative positions, are used for illustrative purposes to describe the relationship of one unit or feature relative to another unit or feature as shown in the accompanying drawings. The terms “spatial relative positions” may be intended to include different orientations of the equipment in use or operation other than those shown in the figures.

[0032] For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, a unit described as being "below" or "under" other units or features will be "above" other units or features. Therefore, the exemplary term "below" can encompass both above and below orientations. The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or otherwise) and the spatially related descriptive terms used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0033] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] Furthermore, it should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," etc., may be used herein to describe various elements or structures, the objects being described should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish these objects from one another. For example, a first flange may be referred to as a second flange, and similarly, a second flange may be referred to as a first flange, without departing from the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] This invention provides a drawer that can be applied to a refrigeration device. The refrigeration device includes a cabinet with a refrigeration compartment and a door for opening or closing the refrigeration compartment. The drawer is disposed in the refrigeration compartment of the cabinet. Therefore, this invention also provides a refrigeration device with the aforementioned drawer.

[0036] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the aforementioned drawer includes a drawer body 1, a front cover 2, and a divider 3. The drawer body 1 has openings on the front and top, and a flange 11 extends upward from the bottom at the front end of the drawer body 1. The front cover 2 covers the front opening of the drawer body 1. The divider 3 divides the drawer body 1 into a first chamber 12 and a second chamber 13 along the front-back direction. The divider 3 includes a body 31 and a fixing part 32 disposed at the front end of the body 31. The fixing part 32 is set at an angle to the body 31 and is fixed to the flange 11.

[0037] It should be noted that when a user uses a drawer, the direction in which the drawer is pulled out to retrieve an item is considered the forward direction, and vice versa. When the user is facing the front of the drawer, the left and right sides are the left and right referred to in this article.

[0038] In this application, the drawer body 1 is provided with walls on the bottom, sides and back, and the top opening is used to take out or place items when the drawer is pulled out. The front is also provided with an opening, and a cover is provided at the front opening. Thus, different materials can be provided for the cover as needed, or different patterns can be provided on the cover as needed, so that the front side of the drawer facing the user has a better appearance.

[0039] Since the cover and the drawer body 1 are not integrated, a flange 11 is provided extending upward from the bottom of the front end of the drawer body 1 to fix the front end of the divider 3 in the drawer body 1, so that the fixing part 32 at the front end of the divider 3 can be fixed to the flange 11 at the front end of the drawer body 1.

[0040] Figure 1 , 2 In this design, the body 31 of the divider 3 is arranged along the front-to-back direction, dividing the drawer body 1 into a first chamber 12 located on the left side of the body 31 and a second chamber 13 located on the right side of the body 31. Thus, the body 31 of the divider 3 and the fixing part 32 are arranged at a right angle. Of course, the present invention is not limited to the front-to-back direction, and there may be a certain degree of deviation in the front-to-back direction, in which case the body 31 of the divider 3 and the fixing part 32 are not at a right angle.

[0041] Furthermore, the flange 11 includes a first flange 111 located on one side of the first chamber 12 and a second flange 112 located on one side of the second chamber 13, with the front end of the body 31 located between the first flange 111 and the second flange 112.

[0042] Due to the presence of the body 31, the body 31 also divides the flange 11 into a first flange 111 located on one side of the first chamber 12 and a second flange 112 located on one side of the second chamber 13. Preferably, as Figure 2 In this design, the first flange 111 is higher than the second flange 112 for securing the fixing part 32. Additionally, if the front cover 2 is transparent, the lower second flange 112 reduces obstruction of items inside the drawer, allowing the user to find the desired items more easily. The front end of the main body 31 is located between the first flange 111 and the second flange 112, further preventing the main body 31 from tipping to the left or right. Alternatively, the second flange 112 can be set to be higher than the first flange 111, thereby positioning the fixing part 32 on the right side of the main body 31, securing the right-side fixing part 32 to the second flange 112.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, since the fixing part 32 is located at the front end of the body 31, and the front end of the body 31 is located between the first flange 111 and the second flange 112, the fixing part 32 is fixed to the front side of the first flange 111, and in the front-back direction, the second flange 112 is located further forward.

[0044] Furthermore, the first flange 111 is provided with a first mounting hole 1111, and the fixing part 32 is provided with a second mounting hole 321. The fixing part 32 is fixed to the first flange 111 through the first mounting hole 1111 and the second mounting hole 321.

[0045] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , 4 In the middle, there are two first mounting holes 1111 and two second mounting holes 321. The two first mounting holes 1111 and the two mounting holes 321 can be connected by screws or pins, so that the fixing part 32 is fixed to the first flange 111.

[0046] The line connecting the two first mounting holes 1111 (or the second mounting hole 321) is kept approximately horizontal. Keeping the two first mounting holes 1111 (or the second mounting hole 321) flush further prevents the partition plate 3 from tipping over. The number of first mounting holes 1111 and second mounting holes 321 is not limited to two; the figure is only an example. The more first mounting holes 1111 and second mounting holes 321 there are, the stronger the stability of the front end of the partition plate 3.

[0047] Furthermore, the first flange 111 is provided with a positioning buckle 1112, and the fixing part 32 is provided with a positioning groove 322 corresponding to the positioning buckle 1112, with the positioning buckle 1112 disposed in the positioning groove 322.

[0048] like Figure 7 , 8 In the middle, the positioning buckle 1112 is disposed on the top of the first flange 111, and the positioning groove 322 is disposed on the top of the fixing part 32. The positioning buckle 1112 is inclined from the end away from the first flange 111 toward the end closer to the first flange 111 and toward the fixing part 32 to form a guide surface 1113, and the positioning groove 322 faces upward and opens forward.

[0049] When the divider 3 is installed on the drawer body 1, it is first roughly positioned by the gap between the first flange 111 and the second flange 112, and then precisely positioned by the positioning buckle 1112 and the positioning groove 322. The fixing part 32 is provided with the positioning groove 322 and moves backward under the guidance of the guide surface 1113 until the positioning buckle 1112 is set in the positioning groove 322. The rear end face of the positioning buckle 1112 abuts against the rear end of the positioning groove 322, and at the same time plays a limiting role.

[0050] In some embodiments, the drawer body 1 includes a bottom wall 14, and the bottom wall 14 is provided with a first protruding rib 141 along the front-back direction; the body 31 includes a transparent plate 311 and a frame 312 provided around the transparent plate 311, and a first snap-fit ​​groove 3121 is provided at the bottom of the frame 312, and the first protruding rib 141 is provided in the first snap-fit ​​groove 3121.

[0051] The main body 31 is transparent. The transparent panel 311 is usually made of acrylic, glass, etc., which limits the structural processing. Therefore, a frame 312 is set around the transparent panel 311. The fixing part 32 is connected to the frame 312. The frame 312 can also be provided with a first snap-fit ​​groove 3121 and other structures for positioning or limiting with the drawer body 1.

[0052] like Figure 3 In the middle, the first protruding rib 141 extends forward from the rear end of the drawer body 1 to the space between the first flange 111 and the second flange 112, and is used to position and limit the partition plate 3. The length of the first protruding rib 141 is not limited to extending from the rear end to the front end of the drawer body 1, and it can be set along the front-back direction. Figure 3 The lengths of the first protruding rib 141 and the first snap-fit ​​groove 3121 are set to be as long as possible, which improves the positioning and limiting effect.

[0053] Furthermore, a second latching groove 3122 is provided at the rear end of the frame 312, and the drawer body 1 includes a rear wall 15. A second protruding rib 151 is provided on the rear wall 15 corresponding to the second latching groove 3122. The second protruding rib 151 is located in the second latching groove 3122.

[0054] The second rib 151 is set vertically, with its top end lower than the height of the divider 3, and its bottom end extending to connect with the first rib 141. The second rib 151 and the first rib 141 form an L-shaped rib on the drawer body 1. The second locking groove 3122 at the rear end of the frame 312 engages with the second rib 151, so that the rear end of the divider 3 is also limited by the second rib 151 and the second locking groove 3122, preventing it from tilting or falling to the left or right.

[0055] Furthermore, the rear wall 15 is also provided with a first fixing hole 152, and the rear end of the frame 312 is also provided with a second fixing hole 3123. The rear end of the frame 312 is fixed to the drawer body 1 through the first fixing hole 152 and the second fixing hole 3123.

[0056] While the second protruding rib 151 and the second locking groove 3122 serve to position and limit movement, their cooperation is limited to placing the second protruding rib 151 within the second locking groove 3122. If the partition plate 3 is subjected to significant external force, there is a risk that the connection between the frame 312 and the fixing part 32 may deform, and the second protruding rib 151 may dislodge from the second locking groove 3122. By providing a first fixing hole 152 on the rear wall 15 and a second fixing hole 3123 at the rear end of the frame 312, the rear end of the partition plate 3 can be fixed to the drawer body 1 using screws or pins, resulting in a better fixation effect for the rear end of the partition plate 3.

[0057] like Figure 3 , 5In the middle, the first fixing hole 152 is set above the second protruding rib 151, and the second fixing hole 3123 is set at the top of the rear end of the frame 312, higher than the second snap-fit ​​groove 3122. The setting of the first fixing hole 152 and the second fixing hole 3123 will not affect the cooperation between the second protruding rib 151 and the second snap-fit ​​groove 3122.

[0058] In some embodiments, a third slot 3124 is provided adjacent to the second slot 3122 at the rear end of the frame 312, and a protrusion 153 is provided adjacent to the second rib 151 on the rear wall 15, with the protrusion 153 disposed within the third slot 3124.

[0059] Based on the second protruding rib 151 and the second locking groove 3122, the positioning and limiting of the rear end of the partition plate 3 is further enhanced by adding a third locking groove 3124 and a protrusion 153, which provides better positioning and limiting effect.

[0060] In some embodiments, the bottom wall 14 is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs 142 extending downward. For example, Figure 9 As shown, the reinforcing rib 142 includes a horizontal rib 1421 and a vertical rib 1422. The horizontal rib 1421 is a reinforcing rib 142 arranged along the left and right direction of the drawer body 1, and the vertical rib 1422 is a reinforcing rib 142 arranged along the front and back direction of the drawer body 1. That is, the horizontal rib 1421 and the vertical rib 1422 are arranged vertically to enhance the strength of the bottom wall 14 of the drawer body 1 and prevent the bottom wall 14 from sagging downward when heavy items are placed in the drawer, causing the first protruding rib 141 to disengage from the first snap-fit ​​groove 3121 and lose its positioning and limiting function.

[0061] In some embodiments, the front cover 2 includes a glass panel 21 and a front frame 22 disposed around the glass panel 21. After the partition 3 is fixed to the drawer body 1, the front frame 22 of the front cover 2 is then fixed to the drawer body 1. Preferably, the glass panel 21 is printed with a starry sky pattern, so that when the drawer is in use, the user cannot see the fixing structure of the fixing part 32 and the first flange 111 from the front, but if there is a light source inside the drawer, the user can observe the internal items from the outside.

[0062] It should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0063] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent embodiments or modifications made without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drawer, characterized in that, include: The drawer body (1) has openings on the front and top, and the front end of the drawer body (1) is provided with a flange (11) extending upward from the bottom; Front cover (2), which covers the front opening of the drawer body (1); The divider (3) divides the drawer body (1) into a first chamber (12) and a second chamber (13) along the front-back direction. The divider (3) includes a body (31) and a fixing part (32) disposed at the front end of the body (31). The fixing part (32) is set at an angle to the body (31) and is fixed to the flange (11).

2. The drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flange (11) includes a first flange (111) located on one side of the first chamber (12) and a second flange (112) located on one side of the second chamber (13), and the front end of the body (31) is located between the first flange (111) and the second flange (112).

3. The drawer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first flange (111) is provided with a first mounting hole (1111), and the fixing part (32) is provided with a second mounting hole (321). The fixing part (32) is fixed to the first flange (111) through the first mounting hole (1111) and the second mounting hole (321).

4. The drawer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first flange (111) is provided with a positioning buckle (1112), and the fixing part (32) is provided with a positioning groove (322) corresponding to the positioning buckle (1112), and the positioning buckle (1112) is disposed in the positioning groove (322).

5. The drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drawer body (1) includes a bottom wall (14), and the bottom wall (14) is provided with a first protruding rib (141) along the front-back direction; The body (31) includes a transparent plate (311) and a frame (312) disposed around the transparent plate (311). The bottom of the frame (312) is provided with a first snap-fit ​​groove (3121), and the first protruding rib (141) is disposed in the first snap-fit ​​groove (3121).

6. The drawer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rear end of the frame (312) is provided with a second snap-fit ​​groove (3122), and the drawer body (1) includes a rear wall (15). The rear wall (15) is provided with a second protruding rib (151) corresponding to the second snap-fit ​​groove (3122). The second protruding rib (151) is disposed in the second snap-fit ​​groove (3122).

7. The drawer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rear wall (15) is also provided with a first fixing hole (152), and the rear end of the frame (312) is also provided with a second fixing hole (3123). The rear end of the frame (312) is fixed to the drawer body (1) through the first fixing hole (152) and the second fixing hole (3123).

8. The drawer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rear end of the frame (312) is provided with a third slot (3124) adjacent to the second slot (3122), and the rear wall (15) is provided with a protrusion (153) adjacent to the second rib (151), and the protrusion (153) is provided in the third slot (3124).

9. The drawer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom wall (14) extends downward and is provided with multiple reinforcing ribs (142).

10. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, The drawer is provided as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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