Partition plate, unfreezing device and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a partition plate, an unfreezing device and refrigeration equipment, the partition plate is used for the unfreezing device, the unfreezing device comprises a shielding box body, the shielding box body comprises a first containing cavity and a second containing cavity which are separated through a shielding structure, the first containing cavity is used for containing a radio frequency generation device, and the radio frequency generation device is provided with a first electric contact; the second accommodating cavity is provided with a guide groove, and the partition plate comprises a body which can be inserted into the guide groove to divide the second accommodating cavity into at least two accommodating spaces; and the metal pole plate is arranged on the body, the metal pole plate is provided with a second electric contact, under the condition that the partition plate is inserted into the guide groove, the second electric contact can be electrically connected with the first electric contact, and capacitance is formed between the metal pole plate and the shielding box body. According to the technical scheme, the metal pole plate is arranged in the partition plate, when the position of the partition plate is adjusted in the second containing cavity, the total volume of the whole space does not change, and the space utilization rate is not affected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and more specifically, to a partition, a defrosting device, and refrigeration equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, some refrigerators integrate a defrost function, featuring a separate drawer or space where users can place food to be defrosted. However, in these technologies, the defrost space occupies the original freezer or refrigerator space, resulting in poor space utilization. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related art.

[0004] In view of this, an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention provides a partition.

[0005] A second aspect of the present invention provides a thawing device.

[0006] A third aspect of the present invention provides a refrigeration device.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, embodiments of the present invention provide a partition for a defrosting device of a refrigeration equipment. The defrosting device includes a shielded housing, which includes a first accommodating cavity and a second accommodating cavity. The first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity are separated by a shielding structure. The first accommodating cavity is used to accommodate a radio frequency generating device. One end of the radio frequency generating device is provided with a first electrical contact. The second accommodating cavity has guide grooves on its two opposite side walls. The partition includes: a body that can be inserted into the guide grooves to divide the second accommodating cavity into at least two accommodating spaces; and a metal electrode plate disposed on the body. The metal electrode plate is provided with a second electrical contact. When the partition is inserted into the guide grooves, the second electrical contact can be electrically connected to the first electrical contact. A capacitor is formed between the metal electrode plate and the shielded housing.

[0008] The partition proposed according to the present invention includes a body and a metal electrode plate. The body can be inserted into a guide groove to divide a second receiving cavity into at least two receiving spaces. The body of the partition is used to divide the second receiving cavity, thereby forming multiple defrosting zones and improving space utilization. The metal electrode plate is embedded in the body and is responsible for transmitting radio frequency signals to achieve the defrosting function. Specifically, the partition of this application is used in the defrosting device of a refrigeration equipment. The defrosting device includes a shielded box, which includes a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity, separated by a shielding structure. The first receiving cavity is located on one side of the shielded box, and the second receiving cavity is located on the other side, preventing the radio frequency generated by the radio frequency generator from being transmitted to the second receiving cavity through paths other than the metal electrode plate. It also reduces the possibility of moisture or food in the second receiving cavity being transmitted to the radio frequency generator, causing malfunction. The shielded box provides a closed environment to prevent radio frequency signal leakage and improve defrosting efficiency and safety. The first receiving cavity is used to house the radio frequency generator to ensure its stable operation, and the second receiving cavity is used to place food and the partition to achieve the defrosting function.

[0009] The radio frequency (RF) generator is housed within the first receiving cavity. A first electrical contact is located at one end of the RF generator's circuitry. The RF generator generates an RF signal. A guide groove is located within the second receiving cavity, positioned along two opposite side walls for inserting a partition. The guide groove guides the partition's insertion and ensures its stable positioning within the second receiving cavity. Once the partition is inserted into the guide groove, data is transmitted to the metal electrode plate via the connection between the first and second electrical contacts. A capacitor is formed between the metal electrode plate and the shielding housing. Food placed within the second receiving cavity acts as the capacitor's dielectric, heated by the electric field between the capacitor's electrodes, thus thawing the food within the second receiving cavity.

[0010] The shielding structure used to separate the first and second accommodating cavities includes a plate-like structure made of metal.

[0011] It is important to emphasize that, with the partition provided by this solution, the metal electrode plate is placed inside. This means that adjusting the position of the partition in the second receiving cavity does not change the overall volume of the space, and the space utilization rate remains unaffected. However, the space on both sides of the partition will change. For example, when the partition is arranged horizontally, the defrosting effect is better above the partition and worse below it.

[0012] Multiple guide slots of different heights can be set according to requirements, which can flexibly adjust the distribution of multiple thawing spaces in the entire second receiving cavity.

[0013] In some technical solutions, the body may be made of insulating material, the metal electrode plate may be disposed within the body, and the second electrical contact may be exposed in the second receiving cavity.

[0014] In this technical solution, the main body is made of insulating material. As part of the partition, the main body does not directly conduct electricity with the metal electrode plate. The metal electrode plate is embedded in the main body and is partially or completely covered by insulating material, so that at least part of the metal electrode plate is exposed to the second receiving cavity. The embedding of the metal electrode plate in the main body ensures that it can stably form a capacitor during the thawing process, thereby thawing the food inside.

[0015] A portion of the metal electrode plate is exposed within the second receiving cavity, specifically including a second electrical contact for electrical connection with a first electrical contact.

[0016] Furthermore, for safety reasons, the main structure of the metal plate is not directly exposed in the second cavity; it is only necessary for the metal plate to function as a capacitor plate.

[0017] Understandably, the use of insulating material ensures that the partition will not conduct electricity during thawing, thus avoiding the risk of electric shock or short circuit. Furthermore, insulating materials typically possess a certain degree of heat resistance and corrosion resistance, increasing the partition's lifespan and stability.

[0018] In one specific embodiment, the food is placed in the upper half of the second receiving cavity. Under the influence of gravity, the food rests on the partition, thus the food is closer to the metal electrode plate, which is suitable for thawing foods with high protein content. When the food is placed in the lower half of the second receiving cavity, there is a certain distance between the food and the partition. Therefore, compared to the food in the upper half, the food in the lower half is farther from the partition, which is suitable for thawing foods with high fat content. This ensures good uniformity for different foods.

[0019] It is understandable that because the food in different locations is at different distances from the metal plates, different defrosting speeds can be controlled, thereby avoiding problems such as local overheating or uneven defrosting.

[0020] In some technical solutions, the second electrical contact is optionally located on the cavity wall of the body facing the second receiving cavity.

[0021] In this technical solution, the second electrical contact is located on one side of the partition body, facing the cavity wall of the second receiving cavity. This arrangement allows the second electrical contact to naturally approach or contact the first electrical contact when the partition is inserted into the guide groove and the partition is installed in place, thereby forming an electrical connection and establishing a stable electrical connection with the radio frequency generating device in the first receiving cavity, ensuring the effective transmission of radio frequency energy.

[0022] In other words, by setting the second electrical contact at a position where the partition body faces the wall of the second receiving cavity, the accurate docking of the second electrical contact with the first electrical contact can be ensured when the partition is fully inserted into the guide groove, thereby achieving a stable electrical connection.

[0023] In some technical solutions, optionally, the first electrical contact is located in the guide groove, the body includes a guide portion that cooperates with the guide groove, and the second electrical contact is located in the guide portion.

[0024] In this technical solution, the first electrical contact is located within the guide groove. The guide portion is part of the partition body and is specifically designed to cooperate with the guide groove to ensure the correct positioning of the partition within the second receiving cavity. By placing the second electrical contact within the guide portion, when the partition is inserted into the guide groove, the second electrical contact can make contact with the first electrical contact, thus achieving electrical connection.

[0025] Understandably, this design reduces errors during the electrical connection process, improving the stability and reliability of the RF defrosting system. Integrating the electrical contacts into the guide groove and guide section helps save space, allowing the second receiving cavity to be used more efficiently for defrosting and storing food. Of course, for users, the simplified connection process makes operating the defrosting system easier, enhancing the user experience.

[0026] In some technical solutions, the metal electrode plate may optionally include a resonant portion and an extension portion connected together. The extension portion is located at a position where the resonant portion faces the cavity wall of the second receiving cavity. A second electrical contact is provided at one end of the extension portion away from the resonant portion. One end of the radio frequency generating device extends into the second receiving cavity through the shielding structure. A first electrical contact is provided in the second receiving cavity.

[0027] In this technical solution, the metal electrode plate includes a resonant part and an extension part connected together. The resonant part serves as the main structure of the metal electrode plate and can form a capacitor with the shielding box, thereby thawing the food inside after power is applied. The extension part, as a part protruding outward from the resonant part, is mainly used to set a second electrical contact on the extension part so as to make contact with the first electrical contact to achieve electrical connection.

[0028] In this device, the end of the radio frequency generator with the first electrical contact is the end of the line. By passing it through the shielding structure and setting the first electrical contact at its end, the first electrical contact is located in the second receiving cavity, which makes it easier for the first electrical contact to contact the second electrical contact.

[0029] Furthermore, the first electrical contact can be disposed in the second receiving cavity through the shielding structure to facilitate the engagement between the second electrical contact and the first electrical contact.

[0030] In some technical solutions, the solution may optionally include: a first magnetic component having a first electrical contact; and a second magnetic component having a second electrical contact; wherein, under the magnetic action between the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component, the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact are electrically connected.

[0031] In this technical solution, by setting a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component that are magnetically connected to each other, the first magnetic component has a first electrical contact, and the second magnetic component has a second electrical contact, thereby making the connection between the first and second electrical contacts simpler and faster through magnetic connection, eliminating the need for manual alignment or plugging / unplugging by the user. Furthermore, the connection between the first and second electrical contacts remains even under vibration or slight movement.

[0032] Furthermore, the use of magnetic connections reduces the need for physical plugging and unplugging, thereby reducing the risk of wear and tear and failure, and improving the durability of the system.

[0033] It should be emphasized that the first magnetic component is located on the shielding structure, while the second magnetic component is located on the side of the partition body closer to the first receiving cavity. When the partition is inserted into the second receiving cavity, the two magnetic components attract each other under magnetic force, causing the first electrical contact to come into contact with the second electrical contact and form an electrical connection.

[0034] Furthermore, the first and second magnetic components can be permanent magnets or electromagnets.

[0035] In some technical solutions, optionally, the second receiving cavity includes multiple cavity walls, and when the partition is inserted into the guide groove, the second electrical contact can be electrically connected to the first electrical contact, and at least one cavity wall opposite to the metal electrode plate has a voltage difference with the metal electrode plate.

[0036] In this technical solution, the second receiving cavity includes multiple cavity walls. When the metal electrode plate is inserted into the guide groove, it is electrically connected to the first electrical contact via a second electrical contact. Based on this, by limiting the voltage difference between one or more cavity walls opposite the metal electrode plate and the metal electrode plate, an electric field is formed between the metal electrode plate and its opposite cavity wall during system operation. The existence of this voltage difference facilitates the transfer of radio frequency energy from the metal electrode plate to the cavity wall, thereby defrosting the food inside the cavity.

[0037] The relative relationship between the metal plates that generate the electric field and the cavity wall includes, but is not limited to, parallelism, with a certain angle between them, such that there is a plane of orthographic projection between them. For example, the overlapping part between the projection of the cavity wall on the plane where the metal plate is located and the metal plate is a plane, or the overlapping part between the projection of the metal plate on the plane where the cavity wall is located and the cavity wall is a plane, can realize the voltage difference between the two, so as to form an electric field that covers the food, thereby facilitating the defrosting of the food.

[0038] It should be added that, in this solution, the second receiving cavity includes multiple cavity walls, and the shielding structure can be set on one or more cavity walls. The number of cavity walls can be flexibly set according to the shape of the specific thawing device. For example, for a cuboid or near-cubic-piece shape with six faces, five of the faces can be used as the cavity walls to form the second receiving cavity, or even fewer. Or for a prism or other structure with more faces, some of the faces can be used as cavity walls.

[0039] Furthermore, in a scheme using multiple partitions, there is a voltage difference between any two metal plates, which enables the thawing of food located between the two partitions.

[0040] In some technical solutions, optionally, at least one cavity wall opposite the metal electrode is grounded.

[0041] In this technical solution, by grounding one or more cavity walls opposite to the metal electrode, the potential of the grounded cavity wall can be made to be 0. Based on this, by applying a voltage to the metal electrode, a voltage difference can be formed between the metal electrode and the cavity wall, thereby achieving thawing.

[0042] It can be understood that by directly grounding the cavity wall, the voltage applied to the metal plate is the voltage difference between the cavity wall and the metal plate.

[0043] In some technical solutions, the second receiving cavity may optionally include multiple electrically connected cavity walls, all of which are grounded together.

[0044] In this solution, by setting all cavity walls to a common ground, that is, the potential of any cavity wall is 0, the metal electrode plate can form a capacitor with any opposite cavity wall, which makes it easier to form an electric field that covers the food, thereby thawing it.

[0045] In some technical solutions, the metal electrode plate can be integrally formed with the body through an insert injection molding process.

[0046] In this technical solution, the metal electrode plate, as an insert, is fixed into the plastic body during injection molding, forming an integrated structure. The metal electrode plate and the plastic body are tightly bonded together through the injection molding process, eliminating the need for subsequent assembly steps. This also reduces stress concentration at the connection points, improving the overall stability and durability of the structure.

[0047] Furthermore, insert injection molding allows designers to flexibly design the shape and size of metal plates to suit different application requirements.

[0048] In some technical solutions, the separator may optionally have a first direction and a second direction that are perpendicular to each other; wherein, in the first direction, the metal electrode is located between 20% and 80% of the separator; and / or in the second direction, the metal electrode is located between 20% and 80% of the separator.

[0049] In this technical solution, the metal electrode plate is positioned relatively centrally on the partition to improve the defrosting effect on the food in the second receiving cavity. Specifically, the partition has two mutually perpendicular directions, namely the first direction and the second direction. The position of the metal electrode plate can be optimized according to the size and shape of the food to be defrosted to achieve a more uniform defrosting effect.

[0050] Furthermore, within the aforementioned range, the position of the metal plates can be adjusted. By adjusting the position of the metal plates, the distance between the food and the metal plates can be ensured to be appropriate, thereby improving energy transfer efficiency and defrosting speed.

[0051] Of course, different ingredients may require different thawing conditions, and adjusting the position of the metal plates allows the system to adapt to the thawing needs of various ingredients.

[0052] In some technical solutions, optionally, on a projection plane parallel to the surface of the partition, the projected area of ​​the metal electrode plate is 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 of the projected area of ​​the partition.

[0053] By limiting the proportion of metal plates occupying the separator to between 1 / 2 and 2 / 3, a certain defrosting effect is ensured, while also maximizing the range of capacitance formed between the separator and the shielding box.

[0054] This scheme sets a projection surface that is parallel to the surface of the partition. By limiting the range of the ratio between the projected area of ​​the metal electrode and the projected area of ​​the partition, it can be understood that this ratio range reflects the proportion of the metal electrode in the partition.

[0055] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a defrosting device for use in refrigeration equipment. The defrosting device includes: a shielded enclosure, the shielded enclosure including a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity, the second receiving cavity being provided with a guide groove; a radio frequency generator disposed in the first receiving cavity, the radio frequency generator being provided with a first electrical contact; and any of the above-mentioned partitions for dividing the second receiving cavity into at least two receiving spaces.

[0056] The defrosting device provided in this application includes a shielded enclosure, a radio frequency generator, and a partition. The shielded enclosure is the main structure of the defrosting device and comprises two main parts: a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity. The first receiving cavity is used to house the radio frequency generator to generate radio frequency energy, and the second receiving cavity is provided with a guide groove for placing the partition and dividing the space into at least two independent receiving spaces.

[0057] Since the defrosting device includes any of the aforementioned partitions, it has the beneficial effects of any of the aforementioned partitions, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0058] The defrosting device can be used in refrigeration equipment and can be applied to scenarios such as defrosting food, including but not limited to commercial kitchens, food processing plants, or home kitchens.

[0059] In some technical solutions, the radio frequency generating device optionally includes at least one inductor for forming a resonant circuit, with a first electrical contact connected to the inductor.

[0060] In this technical solution, by setting one or more inductors in the radio frequency generator, the first electrical contact can be connected to the inductor to form a resonant circuit, thereby generating and regulating the radio frequency signal.

[0061] The first electrical contact is directly connected to the inductor, which is the starting point for radio frequency energy transmission. The inductor works with other components (such as capacitors) in the radio frequency generator to form a resonant circuit to optimize the generation and transmission of radio frequency energy.

[0062] It should be added that the radio frequency generator can be connected to one or more inductors, each inductor being connected to at least one first electrical contact. Furthermore, when multiple partitions are provided, each inductor is connected to one first electrical contact, thereby allowing adjustment of the voltage across the metal plate where the connected second electrical contact is located, and thus adjusting the defrosting efficiency. Of course, each inductor can also be connected to multiple first electrical contacts, in which case the voltage across the metal plates where multiple second electrical contacts are located can be adjusted simultaneously. It is important to emphasize that if there is no voltage difference between two metal plates in a certain accommodating space, that space cannot function as a defrosting area.

[0063] In some technical solutions, optionally, there is one partition, which divides the second receiving cavity into two receiving spaces.

[0064] In this technical solution, a partition is installed in the defrosting device. Using a single partition simplifies the structure and reduces material and manufacturing costs. The partition divides the second receiving cavity in two, creating two independent defrosting spaces. Although there is only one partition, guide slots at different positions can be set in the second receiving cavity, allowing the partition to be inserted into different guide slots, thereby improving the flexibility of space allocation in the second receiving cavity.

[0065] In some technical solutions, optionally, the radio frequency generating device includes multiple inductors and multiple partitions arranged opposite to each other.

[0066] In this technical solution, the radio frequency generating device includes multiple inductors and multiple partitions, which are arranged opposite each other to provide more space allocation options to accommodate ingredients of different sizes and shapes.

[0067] By arranging the partitions opposite each other, such that the partitions in the second receiving cavity are arranged face-to-face or back-to-back, multiple independent spaces are created.

[0068] Understandably, the use of multiple partitions allows users to flexibly divide the space of the second accommodating chamber according to different defrosting needs.

[0069] Understandably, multiple inductors can provide a more uniform distribution of radio frequency energy, accelerating the defrosting process.

[0070] In some technical solutions, the guide groove is optionally provided on two opposite cavity walls of the second receiving cavity, and in the thickness direction of the partition, the size of the partition is less than or equal to the groove size of the guide groove.

[0071] In this technical solution, guide grooves are provided on the two opposite cavity walls of the second receiving cavity, which helps to ensure the alignment and stability of the partition during insertion. In addition, by limiting the size of the partition to be less than or equal to the opening size of the guide groove in the thickness direction, the partition can be smoothly inserted and removed from the guide groove, and the correct positioning and fixation of the partition in the second receiving cavity is ensured.

[0072] In some technical solutions, the shielding enclosure may optionally include a top plate and a bottom plate arranged opposite each other, wherein when the partition and the bottom plate are attached, the space between the partition and the top plate is larger than the space of either of the accommodating spaces.

[0073] In this technical solution, the shielded enclosure includes a top plate and a bottom plate. A partition can be installed at the bottom of the enclosure, fitting snugly against the bottom plate. This maximizes the space utilization of the second accommodating cavity. Since the first and second electrical contacts are not in contact at this time, the second accommodating cavity functions as a normal refrigeration or freezing space. It can be understood that when thawing is not required, the partition can be placed on the bottom plate, thus making good use of the space in the second accommodating cavity for storing food.

[0074] In some technical solutions, optionally, the shielding enclosure includes two side plates arranged opposite each other, and a top plate and a bottom plate arranged opposite each other, with guide grooves provided on the two side plates, and / or guide grooves provided on the top plate and the bottom plate.

[0075] In this technical solution, the shielded box includes two side plates, a top plate and a bottom plate. The guide groove can be set on the side plates or on the top and bottom plates according to the specific use. Of course, the number of guide grooves can be set to multiple to meet the defrosting needs of food of different sizes.

[0076] If the guide groove is located on the two side plates, the partition is inserted into the guide groove, and the partition is inserted laterally to form multiple accommodating spaces arranged vertically. If the guide groove is located on the top plate and the bottom plate, the partition is inserted longitudinally to form multiple accommodating spaces arranged laterally.

[0077] In some technical solutions, the solution may optionally include: a pick-up / placement opening located on the front side of the shielding enclosure; and a door movably connected to the shielding enclosure, the door being used to open and close the pick-up / placement opening.

[0078] In this technical solution, the front of the shielded box is provided with a loading and unloading port, which provides an intuitive channel for putting in and taking out food. It is also equipped with a door that is movably connected to the shielded box for opening and closing the loading and unloading port, thereby improving the convenience of use and the intuitiveness of operation.

[0079] The door and the shielding box are connected by a movable connection (such as hinges, slide rails, etc.), allowing the door to be opened and closed easily. The main function of the door is to cover the access opening, protect the internal defrosting space, and prevent heat loss or external interference.

[0080] In some technical solutions, optionally, a limit switch is included, which is disposed on the shielded enclosure, and the limit switch is triggered when the door is closed to open the pick-up / drop-off port.

[0081] In this technical solution, a limit switch is installed on the shielded enclosure. This limit switch is triggered when the door closes its opening, thus automatically detecting the door's status. Furthermore, the limit switch can be connected to the system's control unit to provide feedback on the door's status. If the door is not fully closed, the limit switch can prevent the system from starting, avoiding uneven thawing of food or threats to user safety.

[0082] In some technical solutions, optionally, a fixing member is also included, which is correspondingly provided with the guide groove, and the fixing member is adapted to the partition to restrict the movement of the partition relative to the guide groove.

[0083] In this technical solution, by setting the fixing components according to the position of the guide groove, specifically including but not limited to the shape and size of the fixing components being adapted to the partition, the movement of the partition within the guide groove can be restricted under the action of the fixing components, thus ensuring the stability and positional accuracy of the partition.

[0084] It can be understood that the fastener acts as a locking device, preventing the partition from moving further when it is inserted into the guide groove.

[0085] An embodiment of the third aspect of this application provides a refrigeration device, including: any of the above-described partitions; or any of the above-described defrosting devices.

[0086] The refrigeration equipment provided in this application includes any of the above-mentioned partitions or any of the above-mentioned defrosting devices, thereby having the beneficial effects of any of the above-mentioned solutions, which will not be elaborated here.

[0087] Refrigeration equipment includes, but is not limited to, refrigerators, freezers, and other devices for storing food.

[0088] It should be added that, since the refrigeration equipment provided in this application includes any of the above-mentioned defrosting devices, it has the beneficial effects of any of the above-mentioned defrosting devices, which will not be elaborated here.

[0089] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following description or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0090] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a partition according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0091] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a partition according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0092] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a partition according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0093] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a partition according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0094] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a partition according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0095] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a defrosting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0096] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a defrosting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0097] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact cooperating according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0098] Figure 9A schematic diagram of the structure of a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact cooperating according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0099] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of a defrosting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0100] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of a defrosting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0101] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0102] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of a refrigeration device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0103] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of a defrosting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0104] in, Figures 1 to 14 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0105] 100: Partition plate; 102: Body; 1022: Guide section; 104: Metal electrode plate; 1042: Second electrical contact; 1044: Resonant section; 1046: Extension section; 1062: First magnetic element; 1064: Second magnetic element;

[0106] 200: Defrost device; 202: Shielded enclosure; 2022: First receiving cavity; 2024: Second receiving cavity; 203: Receiving space; 204: Shielding structure; 206: Radio frequency generator; 2062: First electrical contact; 2064: Inductor; 208: Guide groove; 210: Cavity wall; 212: Pick-up and drop-off port; 214: Door; 216: Limit switch; 218: Fixing component; 220: Base plate; 222: Top plate; 224: Side plate; 300: Refrigeration equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0107] To better understand the above-described objectives, features, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention, the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0108] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application. However, embodiments of the invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0109] The following reference Figures 1 to 14 Some embodiments of the present invention are described.

[0110] like Figure 1 As shown, the partition 100 proposed in this embodiment includes a body 102 and a metal electrode 104. The body 102 can be inserted into the guide groove 208 to divide the second receiving cavity 2024 into at least two receiving spaces 203. The body 102 of the partition 100 is used to divide the second receiving cavity 2024, thereby forming multiple defrosting areas and improving space utilization. The metal electrode 104 is embedded in the body 102 and is responsible for transmitting radio frequency signals to realize the defrosting function. Specifically, the partition 100 of this application is used in the defrosting device 200 of the refrigeration equipment 300. The defrosting device 200 includes a shielded enclosure 202, which includes a first receiving cavity 2022 and a second receiving cavity 2024, separated by a shielding structure 204. The first receiving cavity 2022 is located on one side of the shielded enclosure 202, and the second receiving cavity 2024 is located on the other side. This prevents the radio frequency generated by the radio frequency generator 206 from being transmitted to the second receiving cavity 2024 through paths other than the metal electrode plate 104. It also reduces the possibility of moisture or food in the second receiving cavity 2024 being transmitted to the radio frequency generator 206, causing malfunction. The shielded enclosure 202 provides a closed environment to prevent radio frequency signal leakage, improving defrosting efficiency and safety. The first receiving cavity 2022 is used to house the radio frequency generator 206, ensuring its stable operation, while the second receiving cavity 2024 is used to place food and the partition 100 to achieve the defrosting function.

[0111] The shielding structure used to separate the first receiving cavity 2022 and the second receiving cavity 2024 includes a plate-like structure made of metal.

[0112] It is important to emphasize that, with the partition 100 provided in this solution, the metal electrode 104 is placed inside. This means that when the position of the partition 100 is adjusted within the second receiving cavity 2024, the overall volume of the space remains unchanged, and the space utilization is not affected. However, the spaces on both sides of the partition 100 will change. For example, when the partition 100 is arranged laterally, the defrosting effect is better above the partition 100 and worse below it.

[0113] Among them, such as Figure 14 As shown, multiple guide slots of different heights can be set according to requirements, which can flexibly adjust the distribution of multiple thawing spaces within the entire second receiving cavity 2024.

[0114] The radio frequency (RF) generator 206 is disposed within the first receiving cavity 2022. A first electrical contact 2062 is located at one end of the RF generator 206, specifically at the end of its circuitry. The RF generator 206 generates an RF signal. A guide groove 208 is provided within the second receiving cavity 2024, along the cavity wall 210, for the insertion of the partition 100. The guide groove 208 guides the insertion of the partition 100 and ensures its stable positioning within the second receiving cavity 2024. When the metal electrode plate 104 is inserted into the guide groove 208, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, the signal is transmitted to the metal plate 104 through the connection between the first electrical contact 2062 and the second electrical contact 1042. A capacitor is formed between the metal plate 104 and the shielding box 202. The food is placed in the second receiving cavity 2024 and acts as the capacitor medium. It is heated by the electric field between the two electrodes of the capacitor, thereby realizing the defrosting function of the food in the second receiving cavity 2024.

[0115] The shielding structure used to separate the first receiving cavity 2022 and the second receiving cavity 2024 includes a plate-like structure made of metal.

[0116] It should be emphasized that when the first electrical contact 2062 and the second electrical contact 1042 are connected, the partition 100 can divide the second receiving cavity 2024 into multiple receiving spaces 203. Generally, the partition 100 is arranged horizontally in the defrosting device 200. The design of the upper and lower spaces makes the distance between the food in the upper space and the metal electrode 104 closer, while the food in the lower space has a gap with the metal electrode 104 due to gravity, which makes the defrosting speed faster and avoids local overheating of the food in the lower space.

[0117] In some embodiments, optionally, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the body is made of insulating material. The body is part of the partition 100 and does not directly conduct electricity with the metal electrode 104. The metal electrode 104 is embedded in the body and is partially or completely covered by insulating material, so that at least part of the metal electrode 104 is exposed to the second receiving cavity 2024. The embedding of the metal electrode 104 in the body ensures that it can stably form a capacitor during the thawing process, thereby thawing the food inside.

[0118] A portion of the metal electrode plate 104 is exposed within the second receiving cavity 2024. Specifically, the exposed portion includes a second electrical contact 1042 for electrical connection with the first electrical contact 2062. Alternatively, the exposed portion may be as follows: Figure 5 As shown, both the upper and lower sides are exposed inside the second receiving cavity.

[0119] Furthermore, for security reasons, such as Figure 4 As shown, the main structure of the metal electrode 104 is not directly exposed in the second receiving cavity 2024, as long as the metal electrode 104 can serve as an electrode for forming a capacitor.

[0120] Understandably, the use of insulating material ensures that the partition 100 will not conduct electricity during thawing, thus avoiding the risk of electric shock or short circuit. Furthermore, insulating materials typically possess a certain degree of heat resistance and corrosion resistance, increasing the service life and stability of the partition 100.

[0121] In one specific embodiment, the food is placed in the upper half of the second receiving cavity 2024. Under the influence of gravity, the food rests on the partition 100, thus the food is closer to the metal electrode 104, which is suitable for thawing foods with high protein content. When the food is placed in the lower half of the second receiving cavity 2024, there is no direct contact between the food and the partition 100; there is a certain distance. Therefore, compared to the food in the upper half, the food in the lower half is farther from the partition 100, which is suitable for thawing foods with high fat content. This ensures good uniformity for different foods.

[0122] It is understandable that because the food in different locations is at different distances from the metal plate 104, different defrosting speeds can be controlled, thereby avoiding problems such as local overheating or uneven defrosting.

[0123] In some embodiments, optionally, the second electrical contact 1042 is located on one side of the body 102 of the partition 100, facing the cavity wall 210 of the second receiving cavity 2024. This arrangement allows the second electrical contact 1042 to naturally approach or contact the first electrical contact 2062 when the partition 100 is inserted into the guide groove 208 and the partition 100 is installed in place, thereby forming an electrical connection and establishing a stable electrical connection with the radio frequency generating device 206 in the first receiving cavity 2022, ensuring the effective transmission of radio frequency energy.

[0124] In other words, by setting the second electrical contact 1042 on the body 102 of the partition 100 facing the cavity wall 210 of the second receiving cavity 2024, the second electrical contact 1042 can be accurately connected with the first electrical contact 2062 when the partition 100 is fully inserted into the guide groove 208, thereby achieving a stable electrical connection.

[0125] In one specific embodiment, the first electrical contact 2062 is located within the guide groove 208. The guide portion 1022 is part of the body 102 of the partition 100 and is specifically designed to cooperate with the guide groove 208 to ensure the correct positioning of the partition 100 within the second receiving cavity 2024. By providing the second electrical contact 1042 on the guide portion 1022, when the partition 100 is inserted into the guide groove 208, the second electrical contact 1042 can contact the first electrical contact 2062 to achieve electrical connection.

[0126] Understandably, this design reduces errors during the electrical connection process, improving the stability and reliability of the RF defrosting system. Integrating the electrical contacts into the guide groove 208 and guide section 1022 helps save space, allowing the second receiving cavity 2024 to be used more efficiently for defrosting and storing food. Of course, for users, the simplified connection process makes operating the defrosting system easier, improving the user experience.

[0127] In one specific embodiment, the metal electrode 104 optionally includes a resonant portion 1044 and an extension portion 1046 connected together. The resonant portion 1044 serves as the main structure of the metal electrode 104 and can form a capacitor with the shielding box 202, thereby thawing the food inside after power is applied. The extension portion 1046 is a part of the resonant portion 1044 that protrudes outward and is mainly used to set a second electrical contact 1042 on the extension portion 1046 so as to make contact with the first electrical contact 2062 to achieve electrical connection.

[0128] The radio frequency generator 206 has a first electrical contact 2062 at one end as the end of the line. By passing it through the shielding structure and setting the first electrical contact 2062 at its end, the first electrical contact 2062 is located in the second receiving cavity 2024, which makes it easier for the first electrical contact 2062 to contact the second electrical contact 1042.

[0129] In one specific embodiment, optionally, the first electrical contact 2062 is directly disposed on the shielding structure 204 and is directly connected to the radio frequency generator 206 as the input point of radio frequency energy. The second electrical contact 1042 is disposed on the side of the body 102 of the partition 100 near the first receiving cavity 2022 and is used to receive radio frequency energy from the first electrical contact 2062.

[0130] It is understandable that placing the first electrical contact 2062 and the second electrical contact 1042 on the shielding structure 204 and the body 102 of the partition 100 can reduce the loss of radio frequency energy during transmission and improve the defrosting efficiency.

[0131] The positional relationship between the first electrical contact 2062 and the second electrical contact 1042 is crucial for achieving efficient energy transfer. The first electrical contact 2062 is located on the shielding structure 204, while the second electrical contact 1042 is located on the side of the body 102 of the partition 100 closer to the first receiving cavity 2022. This arrangement ensures that the two electrical contacts can make smooth contact and form an electrical connection when the partition 100 is inserted into the second receiving cavity 2024.

[0132] Furthermore, the first electrical contact 2062 can be disposed in the second receiving cavity 2024 through the shielding structure 204 to facilitate the engagement between the second electrical contact 1042 and the first electrical contact 2062.

[0133] In one specific embodiment, optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, by providing a first magnetic component 1062 and a second magnetic component 1064 that are magnetically connected to each other, the first magnetic component 1062 has a first electrical contact 2062, and the second magnetic component 1064 has a second electrical contact 1042. This magnetic connection simplifies and speeds up the connection between the first electrical contact 2062 and the second electrical contact 1042, eliminating the need for manual alignment or plugging / unplugging. Furthermore, the connection between the first electrical contact 2062 and the second electrical contact 1042 remains intact even under vibration or slight movement.

[0134] Furthermore, the use of magnetic connections reduces the need for physical plugging and unplugging, thereby reducing the risk of wear and tear and failure, and improving the durability of the system.

[0135] It should be emphasized that the first magnetic element 1062 is located on the shielding structure 204, while the second magnetic element 1064 is located on the side of the body 102 of the partition 100 near the first receiving cavity 2022. When the partition 100 is inserted into the second receiving cavity 2024, the two magnetic elements attract each other under the action of magnetism, so that the first electrical contact 2062 and the second electrical contact 1042 come into contact and form an electrical connection.

[0136] Furthermore, the first magnetic element 1062 and the second magnetic element 1064 can be permanent magnets or electromagnets.

[0137] In one specific embodiment, optionally, the second receiving cavity 2024 includes multiple cavity walls 210, which are electrically connected to the first electrical contact 2062 via the second electrical contact 1042 when the metal electrode plate 104 is inserted into the guide groove 208. Based on this, by limiting the voltage difference between one or more cavity walls 210 opposite to the metal electrode plate 104 and the metal electrode plate 104, an electric field is formed between the metal electrode plate 104 and its opposite cavity wall 210 during system operation. The existence of this voltage difference facilitates the transfer of radio frequency energy from the metal electrode plate 104 to the cavity wall 210, thereby defrosting the food inside the cavity.

[0138] The relative relationship between the metal electrode 104 that generates the electric field and the cavity wall 210 includes, but is not limited to, parallelism, with a certain angle between them, such that there is a plane of orthographic projection between them. For example, the overlapping part between the projection of the cavity wall 210 on the plane where the metal electrode 104 is located and the metal electrode 104 is a plane, or the overlapping part between the projection of the metal electrode 104 on the plane where the cavity wall 210 is located and the cavity wall 210 is a plane, which can realize the voltage difference between the two, so as to form an electric field that covers the food, thereby facilitating the defrosting of the food.

[0139] It should be added that, in this scheme, the second receiving cavity 2024 includes multiple cavity walls 210, and the shielding structure 204 can be disposed on one or more cavity walls 210. The number of cavity walls 210 can be flexibly set according to the shape of the specific defrosting device 200. For example, for a cuboid or near-cuboid shape with six faces, five of the faces can be used as cavity walls 210 to form the second receiving cavity 2024, or even fewer. Or for a prism or other structure with more faces, some of the faces can be used as cavity walls 210.

[0140] Furthermore, in the case of a scheme using multiple partitions 100, there is also a voltage difference between any two metal plates 104, which enables the defrosting of food located between two partitions 100.

[0141] In one specific embodiment, optionally, one or more cavity walls 210 opposite to the metal electrode plate 104 are grounded, so that the potential of the grounded cavity wall 210 is 0. On this basis, by applying a voltage to the metal electrode plate 104, a voltage difference can be formed between it and the cavity wall 210, thereby achieving thawing.

[0142] It can be understood that by directly grounding the cavity wall 210, the voltage applied to the metal plate 104 is the voltage difference between the cavity wall 210 and the metal plate 104.

[0143] In one specific embodiment, all cavity walls may be arranged in a common configuration, i.e., the potential of any cavity wall is 0, so that the metal electrode 104 can form a capacitor with any opposite cavity wall, which makes it easier to form an electric field that covers the food and thus thaw it.

[0144] In some embodiments, the metal electrode 104 is optionally used as an insert and is fixed in the plastic body 102 during injection molding to form an integrated structure. The metal electrode 104 and the plastic body 102 are tightly bonded together through the injection molding process, eliminating the need for subsequent assembly steps, while reducing stress concentration at the connection points and improving the stability and durability of the overall structure.

[0145] Furthermore, the insert injection molding process allows designers to flexibly design the shape and size of the metal electrode 104 to suit different application requirements.

[0146] In some embodiments, the metal electrode 104 is optionally positioned more centrally on the partition 100 to improve the defrosting effect on the food in the second receiving cavity 2024. Specifically, the partition 100 has two mutually perpendicular directions, namely a first direction and a second direction, and the position of the metal electrode 104 can be optimized according to the size and shape of the food to be defrosted to achieve a more uniform defrosting effect.

[0147] Specifically, the position of the metal electrode 104 on the separator 100 can be selected at 20%-80%. For example, if the size of the separator 100 in the first direction is 10cm, the metal electrode 104 can be set at 2cm to 8cm away from one end of the separator 100 in the first direction. Similarly, if the size of the separator 100 in the second direction is 10cm, the metal electrode 104 can be set at 2cm to 8cm away from one end of the separator 100 in the second direction.

[0148] Furthermore, within the aforementioned range, the position of the metal plate 104 can be adjusted. By adjusting the position of the metal plate 104, the distance between the food and the metal plate 104 can be ensured to be appropriate, thereby improving energy transfer efficiency and defrosting speed.

[0149] Of course, different ingredients may require different thawing conditions, and the adjustment of the position of the metal plate 104 allows the system to adapt to the thawing needs of various ingredients.

[0150] In some embodiments, the proportion of the metal electrode 104 occupying the partition 100 can be limited to between 1 / 2 and 2 / 3 to ensure a certain defrosting effect, while also maximizing the range of capacitance formed between the partition 100 and the shielding box 202.

[0151] This scheme sets a projection surface that is parallel to the surface of the partition 100. By limiting the range of the ratio between the projected area of ​​the metal electrode 104 and the projected area of ​​the partition 100, it can be understood that the range of the ratio reflects the proportion of the metal electrode 104 in the partition 100.

[0152] Another embodiment of this application provides a defrosting device 200, such as... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the device includes a shielded enclosure 202, a radio frequency generator 206, and a partition 100. The shielded enclosure 202 is the main structure of the defrosting device 200 and comprises two main parts: a first receiving cavity 2022 and a second receiving cavity 2024. The first receiving cavity 2022 is used to house the radio frequency generator 206 to generate radio frequency energy. The second receiving cavity 2024 is provided with a guide groove 208 for placing the partition 100 and dividing the space into at least two independent receiving spaces 203 by the partition 100.

[0153] Since the defrosting device 200 includes any of the aforementioned partitions 100, it has the beneficial effects of any of the aforementioned partitions 100, which will not be elaborated here.

[0154] The defrosting device 200 can be used in the refrigeration equipment 300, and can be applied to scenarios such as defrosting food, including but not limited to commercial kitchens, food processing, or home kitchens.

[0155] In some embodiments, optionally, such as Figure 7 As shown, one or more inductors 2064 are provided in the radio frequency generator 206, and the first electrical contact 2062 can be connected to the inductor 2064 to generate and regulate radio frequency signals.

[0156] The first electrical contact 2062 is directly connected to the inductor 2064, which is the starting point for radio frequency energy transmission. The inductor 2064 cooperates with other components (such as capacitors) in the radio frequency generator 206 to form a resonant circuit to optimize the generation and transmission of radio frequency energy.

[0157] It should be added that the radio frequency generator 206 can be connected to one or more inductors 2064, each inductor 2064 being connected to at least one first electrical contact 2062. Furthermore, when multiple partitions 100 are provided, each inductor 2064 is connected to one first electrical contact 2062, thereby adjusting the voltage of the metal plate 104 where the connected second electrical contact 1042 is located, and thus adjusting the defrosting efficiency. Of course, each inductor 2064 can also be connected to multiple first electrical contacts 2062, in which case the voltage of the metal plates 104 where multiple second electrical contacts 1042 are located can be adjusted simultaneously. It should be emphasized that if there is no voltage difference between two metal plates 104 in a certain accommodating space 203, that space cannot perform the defrosting function.

[0158] In some embodiments, optionally, a partition 100 is provided in the defrosting device 200. Using a single partition 100 simplifies the structure and reduces material and manufacturing costs. The partition 100 is capable of transmitting radio frequency within the receiving space 203. The partition 100 divides the second receiving cavity 2024 in two, creating two independent defrosting spaces. Although there is only one partition 100, guide slots 208 at different positions can be provided in the second receiving cavity 2024, allowing the partition 100 to be inserted into different guide slots 208, thereby improving the flexibility of space allocation in the second receiving cavity 2024.

[0159] In some embodiments, the radio frequency generating device 206 may optionally include a plurality of inductors 2064 and a plurality of partitions 100 arranged opposite each other, providing more space allocation options to accommodate ingredients of different sizes and shapes.

[0160] By arranging the partitions 100 opposite to each other, the partitions 100 are arranged face-to-face or back-to-back within the second receiving cavity 2024, thereby creating multiple independent spaces.

[0161] Understandably, the use of multiple partitions 100 allows users to flexibly divide the space of the second accommodating cavity 2024 according to different defrosting needs.

[0162] Understandably, multiple 2064 inductors can provide a more uniform distribution of radio frequency energy, accelerating the defrosting process.

[0163] In one embodiment, there is a voltage difference between the metal plates 104 of two adjacent partitions 100, and there is radio frequency in the accommodating space 203 between the two partitions 100 with the voltage difference.

[0164] In another embodiment, the voltage difference between the metal plates 104 of the two partitions 100 is 0, and the accommodating space 203 between the two partitions 100 with a voltage difference of 0 does not contain radio frequency.

[0165] In some embodiments, optionally, guide grooves 208 are provided on the two opposing cavity walls 210 of the second receiving cavity 2024, which helps to ensure the alignment and stability of the partition 100 during insertion. Furthermore, by limiting the size of the partition 100 in the thickness direction to be less than or equal to the opening size of the guide groove 208, the partition 100 can be smoothly inserted into and removed from the guide groove 208, and the correct positioning and fixation of the partition 100 within the second receiving cavity 2024 is ensured.

[0166] In some embodiments, optionally, such as Figure 10 As shown, the shielded enclosure 202 includes a top plate 222 and a bottom plate 220. A partition 100 can be disposed at the bottom of the shielded enclosure 202, fitting snugly against the bottom plate 220. In this case, the space utilization of the entire second accommodating cavity 2024 is maximized. Since the first electrical contact 2062 and the second electrical contact 1042 are not in contact at this time, the second accommodating cavity 2024 serves as a normal refrigeration or freezing space. It can be understood that when thawing is not required, the partition 100 can be placed on the bottom plate 220, thereby making good use of the space in the second accommodating cavity 2024 to store food.

[0167] In some embodiments, the shielding box 202 may optionally include two side plates 224, a top plate 222 and a bottom plate 220. The guide groove 208 may be provided on the side plate 224 or on the top plate 222 and the bottom plate 220, depending on the specific use. Of course, the number of guide grooves 208 may be set to multiple, so as to meet the defrosting needs of food of different sizes.

[0168] If the guide groove 208 is provided on the two side plates 224, the partition plate 100 is inserted into the guide groove 208. The partition plate 100 is inserted laterally to form multiple accommodating spaces 203 arranged vertically. If the guide groove 208 is provided on the top plate 222 and the bottom plate 220, the partition plate 100 is inserted longitudinally to form multiple accommodating spaces 203 arranged laterally.

[0169] In some embodiments, optionally, such as Figure 7 As shown, the front of the shielded box 202 is provided with a loading and unloading port 212, which provides an intuitive channel for putting in and taking out food. It is also equipped with a door 214 that is movably connected to the shielded box 202 for opening and closing the loading and unloading port 212, thereby improving the convenience of use and the intuitiveness of operation.

[0170] The door 214 is connected to the shielding box 202 by a movable connection (such as hinges, slide rails, etc.), allowing the door 214 to be opened and closed easily. The main function of the door 214 is to cover the access port 212, protect the internal defrosting space, and prevent heat loss or external interference.

[0171] In some embodiments, optionally, a limit switch 216 is provided on the shielded enclosure 202. When the door 214 closes the access opening 212, the limit switch 216 is triggered, thus achieving the function of automatically detecting the status of the door 214. Furthermore, the limit switch 216 can be connected to the system's control unit to provide feedback on the status of the door 214. If the door 214 is not fully closed, the limit switch 216 can prevent the system from starting, avoiding uneven thawing of food or threats to user safety.

[0172] In some embodiments, optionally, such as Figure 11 As shown, by setting the fastener 218 according to the position of the guide groove 208, specifically including but not limited to the fastener 218 being adapted to the shape and size of the partition 100, the movement of the partition 100 in the guide groove 208 can be restricted under the action of the fastener 218, thus ensuring the stability and positional accuracy of the partition 100.

[0173] It can be understood that the fastener 218 is equivalent to a locking position, which can prevent the partition 100 from moving further when the partition 100 is inserted into the guide groove 208.

[0174] Another embodiment of this application provides a refrigeration device 300, such as... Figure 13 As shown, a solution including any of the aforementioned partitions 100, or as... Figure 12 As shown, the scheme including any of the above-mentioned defrosting devices 200 has the beneficial effects of any of the above-mentioned schemes, which will not be elaborated here.

[0175] Among them, refrigeration equipment 300 includes, but is not limited to, refrigerators, freezers, and other equipment for storing food.

[0176] It should be added that, since the refrigeration equipment 300 provided in this application includes any of the above-mentioned defrosting devices 200, it has the beneficial effects of any of the above-mentioned defrosting devices 200, which will not be elaborated here.

[0177] In one specific embodiment, a drawer (i.e., defrosting device) is proposed, including a hinged door structure (i.e., door) and a switch (i.e., limit switch) for determining whether the door is closed; a shielded cavity (i.e., shielded enclosure) made of metal structure; an electronic control device (i.e., radio frequency generator) for generating radio frequency power located at the end of the drawer; a partition separating the drawer space, including metal plates, the plates being magnetically connected to an inductor; grooves (i.e., guide grooves) on both sides of the drawer to help position the plates; the plates are embedded in the partition; the partition is inserted into the guide groove, and the ends of the plates are magnetically connected to the inductor to form an electrical connection; when the drawer door is closed, the upper and lower spaces can defrost food simultaneously or work independently; the partition can be removed from the guide groove and placed at the bottom of the drawer for regular storage; food placed in the upper part is closer to the plates, resulting in faster defrosting; food placed in the lower part is farther from the plates, avoiding local overheating.

[0178] Through the above specific embodiments, both the upper and lower spaces can be used for defrosting, increasing space utilization. Different frozen meats can be placed in different areas to improve the defrosting effect of different ingredients and optimize the storage experience when the drawer is not defrosted.

[0179] According to the partition, defrosting device and refrigeration equipment provided by the present invention, when the metal electrode plate is placed inside the partition, the total volume of the entire space does not change when the position of the partition is adjusted in the second receiving cavity, and the space utilization rate is not affected.

[0180] In this invention, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "link," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "link" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0181] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0182] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0183] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A partition, characterized in that, The partition is used for a defrosting device in a refrigeration equipment. The defrosting device includes a shielded enclosure, which includes a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity. The first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity are separated by a shielding structure. The first receiving cavity is used to accommodate a radio frequency generating device. One end of the radio frequency generating device is provided with a first electrical contact. The second receiving cavity has guide grooves on its two opposite side walls. The partition includes: The body is capable of being inserted into the guide groove to divide the second receiving cavity into at least two receiving spaces; A metal electrode plate is disposed on the body. The metal electrode plate is provided with a second electrical contact. When the partition is inserted into the guide groove, the second electrical contact can be electrically connected to the first electrical contact. A capacitor is formed between the metal electrode plate and the shielding box.

2. The partition according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body is made of insulating material, the metal electrode plate is disposed in the main body, and the second electrical contact is exposed in the second receiving cavity.

3. The partition according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second electrical contact is located on the wall of the body facing the second receiving cavity.

4. The partition according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first electrical contact is disposed within the guide groove, the body includes a guide portion that mates with the guide groove, and the second electrical contact is disposed within the guide portion.

5. The partition according to claim 3, characterized in that, The metal electrode plate includes a resonant portion and an extension portion connected together. The extension portion is located at the cavity wall of the resonant portion facing the second receiving cavity. The end of the extension portion away from the resonant portion is provided with the second electrical contact. One end of the radio frequency generating device extends into the second receiving cavity through the shielding structure. The second electrical contact is located in the second receiving cavity.

6. The partition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, Also includes: A first magnetic component, wherein the first magnetic component is provided with the first electrical contact; The second magnetic component is provided with the second electrical contact. Wherein, under the magnetic action between the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component, the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact are electrically connected.

7. The partition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The second receiving cavity includes multiple cavity walls. When the partition is inserted into the guide groove, the second electrical contact can be electrically connected to the first electrical contact. At least one cavity wall opposite to the metal electrode plate has a voltage difference with the metal electrode plate.

8. The partition according to claim 7, characterized in that, At least one cavity wall opposite the metal electrode is grounded.

9. The partition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The second receiving cavity includes multiple electrically connected cavity walls, all of which are grounded.

10. The partition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The metal electrode plate is integrally formed with the body through an insert injection molding process.

11. The partition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The partition has a first direction and a second direction that are perpendicular to each other; Wherein, in the first direction, the metal electrode plate is located between 20% and 80% of the separator; and / or in the second direction, the metal electrode plate is located between 20% and 80% of the separator.

12. The partition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, On a projection plane parallel to the surface of the partition, the projected area of ​​the metal electrode plate is 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 of the projected area of ​​the partition.

13. A defrosting device, characterized in that, The defrosting device is used in refrigeration equipment, and the defrosting device includes: A shielding enclosure, the shielding enclosure comprising a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity, the second receiving cavity being provided with a guide groove; A radio frequency generating device is disposed within the first receiving cavity, and the radio frequency generating device is provided with a first electrical contact; The partition as described in any one of claims 1 to 12 is used to divide the second receiving cavity into at least two receiving spaces.

14. The defrosting apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The radio frequency generating device includes at least one inductor for forming a resonant circuit, and the first electrical contact is connected to the inductor.

15. The defrosting apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that, The number of partitions is one, and the partitions divide the second receiving cavity into two receiving spaces.

16. The defrosting apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that, The radio frequency generating device includes multiple inductors, and the number of partitions is also multiple, with the multiple partitions arranged opposite to each other.

17. The defrosting apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The guide groove is provided on two opposite cavity walls of the second receiving cavity, and in the thickness direction of the partition, the size of the partition is less than or equal to the groove size of the guide groove.

18. The defrosting apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The shielding enclosure includes a top plate and a bottom plate arranged opposite each other. When the partition is attached to the bottom plate, the space between the partition and the top plate is larger than the space of either of the accommodating spaces.

19. The defrosting apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The shielding enclosure includes two side plates arranged opposite each other, and a top plate and a bottom plate arranged opposite each other. The guide groove is provided on the two side plates, and / or the guide groove is provided on the top plate and the bottom plate.

20. The defrosting apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, Also includes: The access port is located on the front side of the shielding enclosure; The door is movably connected to the shielding box and is used to open and close the loading and unloading port.

21. The defrosting apparatus according to claim 20, characterized in that, include: A limit switch is provided on the shielded enclosure. The door closes the pick-up / place-out opening to trigger the limit switch.

22. The defrosting apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, Also includes: A fixing member is provided corresponding to the guide groove, and the fixing member is adapted to the partition to restrict the movement of the partition relative to the guide groove.

23. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, include: The partition as described in any one of claims 1 to 12; or The defrosting apparatus as described in any one of claims 13 to 22.

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