Suspension support and refrigerator with same

Abstract

The invention relates to a suspension support and a refrigerator with the suspension support, the suspension support comprises a bearing part and a bearing support body, a mounting part, the bearing support body and the bearing part are sequentially connected in the first direction, and the section, perpendicular to the first direction, of the bearing support body is in a wave shape. According to the hanging support, the hanging support is fixedly installed in the refrigerating appliance such as a refrigerator through the installation part, the bearing part is used for being connected with and supporting storage devices such as a drawer, a storage box and a shelf in the refrigerating appliance in a matched mode, and the installation part and the bearing part are connected through the bearing support body with the wave-shaped section. Based on the fact that the cross section, perpendicular to the first direction, of the bearing frame body is in the wave shape, the overall structural strength can be improved, the storage device can be evenly supported, the stable performance can still be kept when the suspension support bears large weight, and the good stability can be kept when the suspension support bears torsional force; and distortion or deformation is not easy to occur.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of accessories for refrigeration appliances, and more particularly to a hanging bracket and a refrigerator having the hanging bracket. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerator hanging brackets are storage structures that divide the space of a refrigerator. On the one hand, they increase the storage space of the refrigerator, and on the other hand, they support components such as drawers and slides, thereby ensuring the safety and stability of stored food.

[0003] Existing suspension brackets are often designed to be relatively simple. When dealing with forces or impacts from different directions, their strength is uneven, resulting in weak structural strength at the stress points. They are prone to deformation or breakage when subjected to weight or external forces. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a hanging bracket and a refrigerator having the hanging bracket, thereby improving the structural strength of the hanging bracket.

[0005] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, one embodiment of this application provides a suspension bracket. The suspension bracket includes a mounting portion, a load-bearing portion, and a load-bearing frame, wherein the mounting portion, the load-bearing frame, and the load-bearing portion are connected sequentially along a first direction, and the cross-section of the load-bearing frame perpendicular to the first direction is wave-shaped.

[0006] As a further improvement of one embodiment of this application, the support frame is configured such that its amplitude gradually decreases along the first direction or the opposite direction of the first direction.

[0007] As a further improvement of one embodiment of this application, the peak line formed by the crests of the support frame is inclined relative to the first direction.

[0008] As a further improvement of one embodiment of this application, the same cross section of the support frame that is perpendicular to the first direction is configured to have the same amplitude.

[0009] As a further improvement of one embodiment of this application, the cross section of the support frame perpendicular to the first direction has an S-shaped waveform.

[0010] As a further improvement of one embodiment of this application, the waveform cross section of the support frame perpendicular to the first direction is a periodic circular arc wave.

[0011] As a further improvement of one embodiment of this application, the support frame is configured as a plate of uniform thickness extending in an S-shape.

[0012] As a further improvement of one embodiment of this application, the mounting part includes a hook and a support plate connected to the support frame, the hook being located on the side of the support plate away from the support frame; and / or, the load-bearing part includes a groove and a load-bearing plate connected to the support frame, the groove being located on the side of the load-bearing plate away from the support frame and extending perpendicular to the first direction.

[0013] As a further improvement of one embodiment of this application, the mounting part, the load-bearing part, and the load-bearing frame are integrally formed.

[0014] In order to achieve the above-mentioned application objectives, one embodiment of this application also provides a refrigerator, the refrigerator including the hanging bracket.

[0015] As a further improvement of one embodiment of this application, the refrigerator further includes an inner liner that defines a storage space and a drawer housed in the storage space, the hanging bracket is disposed in the storage space, the mounting part is fixedly connected to the inner liner, and the drawer is slidably mounted on the load-bearing part.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, one embodiment has at least the following technical effects or advantages: the hanging bracket is fixedly installed in a refrigerator or other refrigeration appliance through its mounting part, and the load-bearing part is used to connect to and support the storage device in the refrigeration appliance, such as a drawer, storage box, shelf, etc. The mounting part and the load-bearing part are connected by a support frame with a corrugated cross section. Based on the corrugated cross section of the support frame perpendicular to the first direction, the overall structural strength can be increased, and the weight can be effectively distributed and borne, so that the storage device is evenly supported. The hanging bracket can still maintain stable performance when it bears a large weight. When the hanging bracket is subjected to torsional force, due to the corrugated cross section of the hanging bracket, an effective torque resistance system can be formed, so that the bracket can maintain good stability when subjected to torsional force and is not easy to twist or deform. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the suspension bracket in one embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 It is along in one embodiment of this application Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of BB.

[0019] Figure 3 It is along in one embodiment of this application Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of AA.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the suspension bracket along a first direction in one embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the first frame in one embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the second frame in one embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a partial mounting portion of a suspension bracket in one embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the load-bearing portion of a suspension bracket in one embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator according to one embodiment of this application.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Mounting part; 11. Mounting hole; 2. Load-bearing part; 21. Slide groove; 22. Connector; 23. Load-bearing plate; 3. Load-bearing frame; 31. First frame; 311. Transition section; 312. First arc section; 32. Second frame; 321. Second arc section; 322. Clearance surface; 4. Hook; 41. Support part; 42. Snap-fit ​​part; 5. Reinforcing member; 7. Inner liner; 8. Embedded box; 9. Support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] 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 direction may be referred to as a second direction, and similarly, a second direction may be referred to as a first direction, without departing from the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] One embodiment of this application provides a suspension bracket, such as... Figure 1 As shown, this is used to divide the internal storage space of the refrigeration appliance and to support the storage devices within that space, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the suspension bracket includes an installation part 1, a load-bearing part 2, and a load-bearing frame 3, which are sequentially fixedly connected along a first direction.

[0033] Mounting part 1 is used to suspend and fix the hanging bracket to the refrigeration appliance, and load-bearing part 2 can support the storage devices inside the refrigeration appliance, such as drawers and shelves.

[0034] As mentioned in the background section, existing suspension bracket structures are weak in strength. In a suspension bracket embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cross section of the support frame 3 perpendicular to the first direction is wave-shaped. Thus, through the structural design of the support frame 3, the load of storage devices such as drawers or guide rails can be distributed and evenly borne, thereby ensuring the stability and safety of the structure.

[0035] The first direction is defined by the relative positional relationship of the mounting part 1, the support frame 3, and the load-bearing part 2. Considering the orientation of the suspension bracket in actual application (e.g., supporting a storage device), the first direction is parallel to the vertical direction; that is, the mounting part 1, the support frame 3, and the load-bearing part 2 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom. Of course, when describing the suspension bracket independently of its actual application orientation, the first direction can be any direction (e.g., any horizontal direction).

[0036] In this embodiment, the support frame 3 extends in a wave-like shape in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Specifically, the support frame 3 is configured as an S-shaped plate, that is, its cross-section perpendicular to the first direction is S-shaped.

[0037] More preferably, the S-waveform in this embodiment is preferably a circular arc waveform. In other embodiments, the S-waveform can be other arc-shaped waveforms, such as elliptical arc waveforms, hyperbolic waveforms, parabolic waveforms, etc., or non-arc-shaped waveforms, such as square waveforms, triangular waveforms, and sawtooth waveforms, etc. Any structure with undulating structure can be used as the waveform structure of the support frame 3 in this application.

[0038] For example, when the suspension bracket is applied to a refrigerated appliance, the second direction is the horizontal front-to-back direction.

[0039] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the amplitude of the support frame 3 gradually decreases along the first direction or the opposite direction of the first direction.

[0040] In this embodiment, the amplitude of the support frame 3 gradually and uniformly decreases as it approaches the mounting portion 1 along the first direction. More preferably, the amplitude of the support frame 3 gradually decreases in a stepped manner; that is, the amplitude suddenly drops to a new value at certain locations, and then maintains this value until it decreases to another new value at another location. When under stress, the support frame 3 can better disperse stress along the direction of amplitude change, which not only reduces stress concentration but also improves the overall load-bearing capacity of the support.

[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, the peak line formed by the crests of the support frame 3 is, in this embodiment, a continuous straight line that is inclined relative to the first direction. In other embodiments, the crest line is divided into multiple segments, and the inclination angle of each segment can be different. The inclined peak line can make the stress state of the support frame more reasonable, increase the effective bearing area of ​​the support frame, and thus improve its bearing capacity.

[0042] In this embodiment, the amplitude of the same cross section of the support frame 3 perpendicular to the first direction is the same, which enhances the structural consistency of the support frame 3. Each peak and trough can bear similar forces, further reducing the risk of stress concentration and local overload.

[0043] The support frame 3 is a plate of uniform thickness, with the thickness being the same across the entire area. This structural design ensures uniform stress distribution, reducing stress concentration caused by uneven thickness. This structural uniformity makes the plate of uniform thickness more stable when subjected to pressure, shear force, or bending force, reducing the risk of deformation and failure. On the other hand, the plate of uniform thickness ensures that heat is evenly conducted within the sheet during injection molding, which helps reduce inconsistent material shrinkage caused by local overheating or uneven cooling.

[0044] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, more preferably, the support frame 3 includes a first frame 31 and a second frame 32, which are fixedly connected along a first direction. The first frame 31 is fixedly connected to the mounting part 1, and the second frame 32 is fixedly connected to the load-bearing part 2. The first frame 31 includes a plurality of transition sections 311 and a plurality of first arc sections 312, which are alternately arranged along the second direction. It is worth noting that the cross-section of the first arc section 312 perpendicular to the first direction is arc-shaped, and the cross-section of the transition section 311 perpendicular to the first direction is straight. The transition section 311 is tangentially connected to the adjacent first arc section 312. In other embodiments, the transition section 311 and the adjacent first arc section 312 may form a certain angle. The structure in which the transition section 311 can support and connect the adjacent first arc section 312 can be used as an implementation of this application. For example, the transition section 311 may be serrated or corrugated.

[0045] like Figure 5 As shown, more preferably, the crest line formed by the crest of the first arc segment 312 is inclined relative to the first direction. The cross-section of the transition segment 311, perpendicular to the first direction, gradually increases towards the mounting part 1. The support frame 3 is subjected to loads in the first direction and impact forces in the second direction. The transition segment 311 has good rigidity. When the support frame 3 is subjected to impact forces from the second direction, the transition segment 311 can effectively resist deformation along the second direction, maintaining the stability of the support frame 3. The transition segment 311 distributes the force points to the edges connected to the adjacent first arc segment 312, cooperating with the first arc segment 312 to jointly bear the external force, reducing the risk of single-point force and improving the load-bearing capacity of the support frame 3 from the second direction. When the support frame 3 is subjected to loads in the first direction, the rigidity of the transition segment 311 is fully utilized, and it can guide the load along a good path to be transferred to the adjacent first arc segment 312, improving the overall force-bearing efficiency of the support and making the support frame more stable and reliable when bearing loads in the first direction.

[0046] like Figure 6As shown, more preferably, the second frame 32 includes a plurality of second arc segments 321, which are connected one by one along the second direction. The cross section of the second arc segment 321 perpendicular to the first direction is arc-shaped, and the crests of two adjacent second arc segments 321 are arranged opposite to each other. The amplitude of the cross section of the second frame 32 perpendicular to the first direction gradually decreases along the first direction. The first arc segment 312 and the second arc segment 321 are connected end to end, that is, the crests of the first arc segment 312 and the second arc segment 321 connected along the first direction are continuous to form a straight crest line of the supporting frame 3.

[0047] The support frame is a plate of uniform thickness extending in an S-shape. To ensure the uniform thickness of the second frame 32, a relief surface 322 is provided at the crest line of the second frame 32. In this embodiment, the relief surface 322 of the second frame 32 is a plane. In other embodiments, the second frame 32 can adopt an arc surface. On the one hand, this allows the support frame 3 to maintain a uniform wall thickness. On the other hand, it ensures that the shrinkage rate of each part of the support frame 3 is relatively consistent during the injection molding process, thereby reducing the shrinkage difference caused by different shrinkage rates, reducing the quality defects caused by shrinkage of the support frame 3, and ensuring the strength of the support frame 3.

[0048] refer to Figure 6 The suspension bracket further includes a reinforcing member 5. One end of the reinforcing member 5 along the first direction is fixedly connected to the mounting part 1, and the other end is fixedly connected to the load-bearing part 2. The side of the reinforcing member 5 is fixedly connected to the side of the load-bearing frame 3 along the second direction. That is, reinforcing members 5 are fixedly connected to both ends of the load-bearing frame 3 in the second direction, thereby strengthening the connection strength between the mounting part 1, the load-bearing part 2, and the load-bearing frame 3. In this embodiment, the cross-section of the reinforcing member 5 perpendicular to the first direction is rectangular. In other embodiments, the cross-section of the reinforcing member 5 is triangular or arc-shaped, etc.

[0049] like Figure 7 As shown, the mounting part 1 includes hooks 4 and a support plate 9 connected to the support frame 3. The top surface of the support plate 9 is a plane perpendicular to the first direction. The support plate 9 extends along the thickness direction of the support frame 3, making the area of ​​the support plate 9 larger than the area of ​​the cross section of the support frame 3 perpendicular to the first direction. This increases the contact area between the suspension bracket and the inner wall of the refrigeration appliance, allowing the mounting part 1 to provide stable and reliable support as a carrier for bearing weight. Several hooks 4 are provided on the side of the support plate 9 away from the support frame 3 for engaging with parts inside the refrigeration appliance. Preferably, the hooks 4 are arranged in two rows along the thickness direction of the support frame 3, with a certain distance between the two rows of hooks 4. In other embodiments, the hooks 4 can be arranged in an array of three or more rows to enhance the tightness and stability of the connection between the mounting part 1 and the refrigeration appliance.

[0050] The mounting part 1 is provided with mounting holes 11, which are located between the two rows of hooks 4. The mounting part 1 is fixed inside the mounting part 1 by bolts and nuts, or by expansion screws, etc. After the hooks 4 are engaged, the movement of the mounting part 1 is restricted, thereby preventing the hooks 4 from falling off. This improves the convenience of installation and reduces the shaking of the mounting part 1 relative to the refrigeration appliance, thus improving the stability of the installation.

[0051] More preferably, the hook 4 is provided with a support part 41 and a snap-fit ​​part 42. One end of the support part 41 is fixedly connected to the support plate 9, and the other end is fixedly connected to the snap-fit ​​part 42. The end of the snap-fit ​​part 42 away from the support part 41 is a free end. There is a gap between the snap-fit ​​part 42 and the support plate 9, and the snap-fit ​​part 42 and the support part 41 are set approximately perpendicular to each other to ensure that when the hook 4 is fastened to the refrigerator, the mounting part 1 can abut against the refrigerator. In other embodiments, the hook 4 can be an arc hook-shaped structure or an elastic buckle, etc., which can ensure that the mounting part 1 is stably fixed.

[0052] like Figure 8 As shown, the load-bearing part 2 includes a sliding groove 21 and a load-bearing plate 23 connected to the load-bearing frame 3. In this embodiment, there are two sliding grooves 21, which are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the load-bearing frame 3. That is, the two sliding grooves 21 are opened on both sides of the load-bearing plate 23 and each extends along the second direction. Thus, while the hanging bracket divides the storage space into two partitions, the sliding grooves 21 on both sides can allow drawers or guide rails and other storage devices located in each partition to slide and be fitted along the second direction.

[0053] The load-bearing part 2 is also provided with a connector 22, which is fixedly connected to one end of the load-bearing plate 23 along the second direction and can be used to connect with other components of the refrigeration appliance (such as the rear wall of the inner liner), further improving the tightness of the connection between this application and the inside of the refrigeration appliance and reducing the risk of the suspension bracket shaking.

[0054] It is worth noting that the connection between the mounting part 1 and the support frame 3, and the connection between the load-bearing part 2 and the support frame 3, can include various methods. In this embodiment, the mounting part 1, the load-bearing part 2, and the support frame 3 are integrally formed by injection molding. In other embodiments, threaded holes are opened at corresponding positions of the mounting part 1, the load-bearing part 2, and the support frame 3, and the mounting part 1 and the load-bearing part 2 are fixedly installed to the end of the support frame 3 along the first direction using bolts and nuts. It should be noted that the above connection methods are only illustrative examples, and the embodiments of this application do not limit the specific connection methods. Any connection method that can achieve the above connection effect can be used as the connection method of the mounting part 1, the support frame 3, and the load-bearing part 2 in the embodiments of this application.

[0055] Next, refer to Figure 9An embodiment of this application also provides a refrigeration appliance, which may specifically be a refrigerator.

[0056] The refrigerator includes a cabinet, a storage device, and a hanging bracket, the specific structure of which is described above.

[0057] The box includes a shell, an inner liner 7 nested within the shell, and insulation material filled between the shell and the inner liner 7 by means of, for example, foaming. The interior of the inner liner 7 defines a storage space.

[0058] The hanging bracket is disposed in the storage space, and its mounting part 1 is fixedly connected to the inner liner 7 so that the hanging bracket is used to divide the storage space into sections. For example, the hanging bracket is arranged such that the second direction is the front and back direction of the refrigerator, and the storage space is divided into left and right sections.

[0059] The storage device is housed within the storage space and is connected to the support portion 2 of the suspension bracket. As mentioned above, through the structural design of the support frame 3 of the suspension bracket, this application can distribute and evenly bear the load of the storage device, thereby ensuring the stability and safety of the structure.

[0060] Specifically, the inner liner 7 includes a main body and a pre-embedded box 8 disposed on the outer wall of the main body. The pre-embedded box 8 is embedded in the insulation material above the main body of the inner liner 7 and exposed in the storage space through an opening at the top of the main body of the inner liner 7. A hanging bracket is disposed in the storage space of the inner liner 7, and the hook 4 of the mounting part 1 is hooked and fixedly connected to the pre-embedded box 8 through the opening in the top wall of the main body of the inner liner 7. In addition, the mounting part 1 is fixedly connected to the pre-embedded box 8 by bolts disposed in the mounting hole 11.

[0061] The refrigerator also includes a partition plate disposed in the storage space and used to divide the storage space into upper and lower spaces. The supporting part 2 abuts against the partition plate from top to bottom. The hanging bracket divides the space above the partition plate into left and right sections. The hanging bracket and the partition plate divide the storage space of the inner liner into multiple areas. The areas on both sides of the hanging bracket are used for the storage device to slide and be stored.

[0062] In this embodiment, the storage device is a drawer, or a drawer-mounted storage box, etc., and the drawer is slidably mounted on the slide 21 of the load-bearing part 2.

[0063] In another embodiment, the connector 22 of the suspension bracket is also fixedly connected to the rear wall of the inner liner 7.

[0064] In summary, one embodiment has the following beneficial effects: the hanging bracket is fixedly installed in a refrigerator or other refrigeration appliance through its mounting part 1, and the load-bearing part 2 is used to connect to and support storage devices inside the refrigeration appliance, such as drawers, storage boxes, shelves, etc. The mounting part 1 and the load-bearing part 2 are connected by a support frame 3 with a corrugated cross section. Based on the corrugated cross section of the support frame 3 perpendicular to the first direction, the overall structural strength can be increased, and the weight can be effectively distributed and borne, so that the storage device is evenly supported. The hanging bracket can still maintain stable performance when it bears a large weight. When the hanging bracket is subjected to torsional force, due to the corrugated cross section of the hanging bracket, an effective torque resistance system can be formed, so that the bracket can maintain good stability when subjected to torsional force and is not easy to twist or deform.

[0065] 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.

[0066] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible implementation methods of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. All equivalent implementation methods or modifications made without departing from the spirit of the art of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A suspension bracket, characterized in that: It includes an installation part, a load-bearing part, and a load-bearing frame, which are connected sequentially along a first direction. The cross-section of the load-bearing frame perpendicular to the first direction is wave-shaped.

2. The suspension bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame is configured such that its amplitude gradually decreases along the first direction or the opposite direction of the first direction.

3. The suspension bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The peak line formed by the crests of the support frame is inclined relative to the first direction.

4. The suspension bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The same cross section of the support frame that is perpendicular to the first direction is configured to have the same amplitude.

5. The suspension bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the support frame perpendicular to the first direction has an S-shaped waveform.

6. The suspension bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The waveform cross-section of the support frame perpendicular to the first direction is a periodic circular arc wave.

7. The suspension bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame is configured as a plate of uniform thickness extending in an S-shape.

8. The suspension bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting portion includes a hook and a support plate connected to the support frame, the hook being located on the side of the support plate opposite to the support frame; and / or, the load-bearing portion includes a groove and a load-bearing plate connected to the support frame, the groove being located on the side of the load-bearing plate opposite to the support frame and extending perpendicular to the first direction.

9. The suspension bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation part, load-bearing part, and load-bearing frame are integrally formed.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: Includes the suspension bracket as described in any one of claims 1-9.

11. The refrigerator according to claim 10, characterized in that: The refrigerator also includes an inner liner that defines a storage space and a storage device housed within the storage space. The hanging bracket is disposed within the storage space, the mounting part is fixedly connected to the inner liner, and the storage device is slidably mounted on the load-bearing part.

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