Refrigerator mechanical chamber and refrigerator

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and provides a refrigerator mechanical chamber and a refrigerator. The refrigerator mechanical chamber comprises a compressor bin, a condenser, a draught fan and a compressor, the compressor bin comprises a compressor bottom plate and a water pan, the compressor bottom plate is embedded below the water pan, and the condenser is arranged on the compressor bottom plate; the water pan is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet which are arranged at an interval, and the air inlet and the air outlet are both communicated with the outside; the condenser is arranged in the compressor bin and located on the side, provided with the air inlet, of the water pan. The fan is arranged in the compressor bin and located between the air inlet and the air outlet. The compressor is arranged in the compressor bin, located on the side, away from the condenser, of the draught fan and communicated with the condenser. The compressor bottom plate is embedded below the water pan, so that the height of the whole compressor bin can be reduced, and the volume of the refrigerator is further increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigeration equipment technology, and more particularly to a refrigerator mechanical compartment and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] With social development and the improvement of people's living standards, the functional requirements for various refrigeration devices are becoming increasingly diversified. Various refrigeration devices, such as refrigerators, freezers, and ice makers, are becoming more and more common in people's lives, especially those with compact structures and large capacities. The need for compact refrigeration equipment places higher demands on the compressor compartment and its internal equipment installation structure and volume. In related technologies, reducing the height of the compressor compartment is commonly achieved by lowering the height of the fan and condenser; however, this approach severely affects heat dissipation capacity. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in related technologies. To this end, this invention proposes a refrigerator mechanical compartment that can reduce the height of the entire compressor compartment, thereby increasing the refrigerator's volume.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a refrigerator.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a refrigerator mechanical compartment includes: The compressor compartment includes a compressor base plate and a water collection tray. The compressor base plate is embedded below the water collection tray. The water collection tray is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet spaced apart. Both the air inlet and the air outlet are connected to the outside. The condenser is located inside the compressor compartment and on the side of the water receiving tray where the air inlet is located; A fan is installed inside the compressor compartment and located between the air inlet and the air outlet; The compressor is located inside the compressor compartment, on the side of the fan away from the condenser, and is connected to the condenser.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water receiving tray includes: The water tray body has one side protruding along the height direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment to form a boss, and the other side of the water tray body has a groove corresponding to the boss, with the compressor base plate disposed in the groove. A water receiving trough, at least a portion of which is disposed on the body of the water receiving tray.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water receiving tray body is provided with a compressor mounting position, the compressor is connected to the compressor base plate through the compressor mounting position, and the water receiving groove surrounds at least a portion of the compressor mounting position, wherein the compressor mounting position and at least a portion of the water receiving groove are formed on the boss.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, one side of the boss and the portion corresponding to the water receiving groove is recessed along the height direction of the refrigerator mechanical compartment to form a first recessed portion, and the other side of the boss has a protrusion formed at the location corresponding to the first recessed portion; The compressor base plate is provided with a second recess that matches the protrusion, and the second recess is fastened to the protrusion.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water receiving tray further includes a first inclined portion, one side of which is connected to the water receiving tray body, and the first inclined portion extends inclinedly from bottom to top in a direction away from the water receiving tray body; wherein the air inlet and the air outlet are both disposed on the first inclined portion.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water receiving tray further includes: The second inclined portion extends along the depth direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment. The first inclined portion and the second inclined portion are located on opposite sides of the water receiving tray body, and the second inclined portion extends inclinedly from bottom to top in a direction away from the water receiving tray body. The air inlet includes a first air inlet and a second air inlet, with the first air inlet located on the first inclined portion and the second air inlet located on the second inclined portion.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the compressor compartment further includes: The bottom plate of the tank includes a front end plate, a bending plate assembly and a rear end plate connected in sequence. The rear end plate is located above the water receiving tray body, and the other side of the first inclined portion abuts against the bending plate assembly.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the bending plate assembly includes an inclined plate and a vertical connecting plate, one side of the inclined plate being connected to the front end plate and the inclined plate extending obliquely from bottom to top away from the front end plate, one side of the vertical connecting plate being connected to the inclined plate and the other side extending vertically, and the rear end plate being connected to the other side of the vertical connecting plate; wherein, the other side of the first inclined portion abuts against the inclined plate.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the included angle between the first inclined portion and the inclined plate is in the range of 120° to 160°.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the compressor compartment further includes: A wind deflector is provided at the bottom of both the front end plate and the water receiving tray. The wind deflector is used to divide the space between the bottom of the compressor compartment and the support surface into an air inlet duct and an air outlet duct. The air inlet duct is connected to the air inlet, and the air outlet is connected to the air outlet duct.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the compressor compartment further includes: A rear cover plate, which is located on one side of the water receiving tray and extends vertically; The first side plate and the second side plate are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the compressor base plate along the depth direction of the refrigerator mechanical compartment and are connected to the rear cover plate; wherein, the rear cover plate has a back air inlet on the side corresponding to the air inlet.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the compressor compartment further includes: A drain pipe is embedded in the inner side of the first side plate; a receiving groove is recessed on the inner side of the first side plate, and part of the water receiving groove is located in the receiving groove, wherein the outlet of the drain pipe is connected to the water receiving groove.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water receiving tray further includes a protrusion, the protrusion being provided on one side of the water receiving tray body in the width direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, the water receiving tray body being provided with a first water receiving groove, and the protrusion being provided with a second water receiving groove; wherein, the first water receiving groove and the second water receiving groove are connected, and the second water receiving groove is located within the receiving groove.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner side of the first side plate is further recessed with a fixing groove, and the fixing groove is located above the receiving groove and communicates with the receiving groove along the height direction of the refrigerator mechanical compartment; wherein, the drain pipe is disposed in the fixing groove.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner side of the first side plate is further provided with a flow guide groove, and the fixing groove is connected to the receiving groove through the flow guide groove.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, there are multiple air inlets, and the total area of ​​the multiple air inlets is 13500~14500 mm². 2 ; and / or, The number of air outlets is multiple, and the total area of ​​the multiple air outlets is 14500~15500 mm². 2 .

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the maximum height of the compressor compartment along the height direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment is 153~158mm.

[0022] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a refrigerator includes: a refrigerator liner and the refrigerator mechanical compartment described above, wherein the refrigerator mechanical compartment is disposed at the bottom rear side of the refrigerator liner.

[0023] The above-described one or more technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention have at least one of the following technical effects: In traditional compressor compartment layouts, the compressor is directly mounted on a large compressor base plate. However, within the limited space of the compressor compartment, the large compressor base plate restricts the size of the drip tray, resulting in a relatively small drip tray. This invention embeds the compressor base plate below the drip tray, thereby reducing the overall height of the compressor compartment and increasing the refrigerator's volume.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the refrigerator mechanical compartment provided in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the compressor compartment provided in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the compressor compartment provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 This is the second schematic diagram of the refrigerator mechanical compartment provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 This is the third structural schematic diagram of the refrigerator mechanical compartment provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A partial structural diagram.

[0032] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box bottom plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 8 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the water receiving tray provided in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 9 This is the second schematic diagram of the water receiving tray provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 10 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the compressor base plate provided in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 11 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the compressor base plate provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 12 This is one of the assembly diagrams of the water receiving tray and the compressor base plate provided in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 13 This is the second assembly diagram of the water receiving tray and the compressor base plate provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 14 This is the third assembly diagram of the water receiving tray and the compressor base plate provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 15 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the compressor compartment provided in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the drain pipe and the first side plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first side plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 18 This is a partial schematic diagram of the assembly of the water receiving tray and the first side plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure label: 1. Compressor compartment; 11. Compressor base plate; 111. Second recess; 112. Positioning hole; 113. Insertion part; 12. Water tray; 1201. Water tray body; 1202. First inclined part; 1203. Second inclined part; 1204. Compressor mounting position; 1205. Water trough; 12051. First water trough; 12052. Second water trough; 1206. Boss; 1207. First recess; 1208. Positioning post; 1209. Air outlet; 1210. Protrusion; 1211. Groove; 1212. First air inlet; 1213. Bottom air inlet; 1214. Second air inlet; 1215. Positioning part; 1216. Functional component installation. Position; 1217, First reinforcing rib; 1218, Second reinforcing rib; 1219, Protrusion; 13, Box bottom plate; 131, Front end plate; 132, Inclined plate; 133, Vertical connecting plate; 134, Rear end plate; 14, Windproof component; 141, First windproof plate; 1411, Connecting part; 1412, Windproof part; 142, Second windproof plate; 15, First side plate; 151, Fixing groove; 152, Receiving groove; 153, Guide groove; 1531, Drainage groove; 1532, Drainage part; 15321, Drainage groove; 154, Buckle; 155, Drainage plate; 16, Second side plate; 17, Drainage pipe; 171, Slot; 2, Condenser; 3, Fan; 4, Compressor. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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 the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise stated, "multiple," "multiple roots," and "multiple groups" mean two or more.

[0047] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0048] In embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0049] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are 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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0050] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the water receiving tray 12 of this embodiment of the invention is applied to the compressor compartment 1 of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment. The water receiving tray 12 includes a water receiving tray body 1201 and a water receiving groove 1205. At least a portion of the water receiving groove 1205 is disposed on the water receiving tray body 1201. One side of the water receiving tray body 1201 protrudes along the height direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment to form a boss 1206. The other side of the water receiving tray body 1201 has a groove 1211 formed at the location corresponding to the boss 1206. The groove is suitable for mounting the compressor base plate 11 of the compressor compartment 1.

[0051] It should be noted that the aforementioned boss 1206 is formed at the middle position of the water tray body 1201 along the depth direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, and the boss 1206 is provided through the entire water tray body 1201 along the width direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment.

[0052] It is understood that the water receiving tray 12 can be injection molded from high-strength, corrosion-resistant engineering plastics (e.g., ABS plastic) to ensure that it is not easily deformed or damaged during long-term use and can effectively resist the erosion of the external environment. Specifically, the water receiving trough 1205 can be an annular trough structure. For example, the trough wall of the water receiving trough 1205 is partially embedded inside the water receiving tray body 1201, and the remaining part protrudes from the surface of the water receiving tray body 1201, thereby forming a space to contain liquid.

[0053] In practical applications, in the traditional compressor compartment layout, the compressor is directly mounted on a large compressor base plate. However, within the limited space of the compressor compartment, the large compressor base plate restricts the size of the drip tray, resulting in a relatively small drip tray. In this embodiment of the invention, the compressor base plate 11 can be housed within the groove 1211 of the drip tray body 1201. This reduces the overall height of the compressor compartment 1, thereby increasing the refrigerator's volume.

[0054] In practical applications, such as Figure 8 As shown, the water receiving tray body 1201 is provided with a compressor mounting position 1204, and a water receiving trough 1205 surrounds at least a portion of the compressor mounting position 1204, wherein the compressor mounting position 1204 and at least a portion of the water receiving trough 1205 are formed on a boss 1206. In this way, the compressor 4 can be fixed to the compressor base plate 11 through the compressor mounting position 1204.

[0055] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the water receiving tray 12 also includes a first inclined portion 1202. One side of the first inclined portion 1202 is connected to the water receiving tray body 1201, and the first inclined portion 1202 extends inclinedly from bottom to top away from the water receiving tray body 1201. The first inclined portion 1202 is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet 1209, which are spaced apart. The compressor mounting position 1204 corresponds to the side where the air outlet 1209 is located.

[0056] It is understandable that the first inclined part 1202 is set in an inclined manner relative to the water receiving pan body 1201, which increases the distance between the air inlet and air outlet 1209 and the ground. In this way, the increase in distance effectively improves the air intake and air output, thereby creating favorable conditions for the heat dissipation of the functional components in the compressor compartment 1.

[0057] In addition, in the width direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, the air inlet and air outlet 1209 on the first inclined part 1202 are arranged alternately, and the compressor mounting position 1204 provided on the water tray body 1201 corresponds exactly to the side where the air outlet 1209 is located. This layout is conducive to the heat dissipation of the compressor 4.

[0058] It is particularly important to note that, in order to increase the capacity of the water receiving trough 1205, the location of the water receiving trough 1205 is not limited to the water receiving tray body 1201, but can also be extended to the first inclined part 1202. Specifically, the water receiving trough 1205 can be set in the area between the air inlet and the air outlet 1209.

[0059] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the water tray body 1201 is horizontally positioned, and the angle between the first inclined portion 1202 and the water tray body 1201 ranges from 18° to 22°. The first inclined portion 1202 and the water tray body 1201 can be integrally formed. To improve the air intake and exhaust volume, the angle between the first inclined portion 1202 and the water tray body 1201 can be 18°, 19°, 20°, 21°, or 22°.

[0060] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the water tray 12 also includes a second inclined portion 1203. Along the depth direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, the first inclined portion 1202 and the second inclined portion 1203 are respectively located on opposite sides of the water tray body 1201. The second inclined portion 1203 extends inclinedly from bottom to top away from the water tray body 1201. The air inlet includes a first air inlet 1212 and a second air inlet 1214. The first air inlet 1212 is disposed on the first inclined portion 1202, and the second air inlet 1214 is disposed on the second inclined portion 1203.

[0061] It is particularly important to note that, in order to increase the capacity of the water receiving trough 1205, its location is not limited to the water receiving pan body 1201 and the first inclined part 1202, but can also be extended to the second inclined part 1203.

[0062] It should be noted that the second inclined portion 1203 is integrally formed with the water receiving tray body 1201. In order to increase the air intake and air output, the included angle between the second inclined portion 1203 and the water receiving tray body 1201 can be 18°~20°, for example, 18°, 19° or 20°.

[0063] It is understandable that by setting the first inclined part 1202 and the second inclined part 1203, and setting the first air inlet 1212 and the second air inlet 1214 on the two inclined parts respectively, the air intake is increased, thereby improving the ventilation and heat dissipation of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment. Even when the height of the compressor compartment 1 is reduced, the heat dissipation requirements of the compressor 4 can be guaranteed, thereby ensuring that the overall performance of the refrigerator meets the usage requirements.

[0064] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 9 , Figure 12and Figure 13 As shown, each of the air inlet and outlet 1209 includes multiple strip-shaped ventilation holes arranged sequentially at intervals along the width of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment. It should be noted that the extension direction of the strip-shaped ventilation holes is consistent with the depth direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, thus increasing the ventilation volume of a single ventilation hole.

[0065] In practical applications, in order to ensure the strength of the structure, the ventilation hole has a first hole wall and a second hole wall that are arranged opposite to each other, and a first reinforcing rib 1217 is connected between the first hole wall and the second hole wall.

[0066] It is particularly noteworthy that, in order to increase the structural strength of the first inclined portion 1202, the first inclined portion 1202 can be connected to the wall of the water receiving tank 1205 by a second reinforcing rib 1218. The second reinforcing rib 1218 is located between two adjacent strip-shaped ventilation holes, thereby avoiding interference with the ventilation of the strip-shaped ventilation holes.

[0067] To further increase the air intake volume, in optional embodiments, such as Figure 9 As shown, a bottom air inlet 1213 is provided on the side of the water tray body 1201 corresponding to the air inlet. Specifically, the bottom air inlet 1213 can also be a strip-shaped ventilation hole. For example, the bottom air inlet 1213 is located near the edge of the water tray body 1201 to avoid affecting the setting of the water tank 1205, thereby ensuring that the volume of the water tank 1205 meets the design requirements.

[0068] To further increase the capacity of the water receiving tank 1205, in optional embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, one side of the boss 1206, corresponding to the portion of the water receiving tank 1205, is recessed along the height direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment to form a first recess 1207. That is, the opening of the recess faces the internal space of the water receiving tank 1205, allowing the water receiving tank 1205 to "expand" inward by a portion of its volume, increasing the overall capacity of the water receiving tank 1205. The extension direction of the first recess 1207 is the same as the width direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, and the extension length of the first recess 1207 can be selected according to actual operating conditions, and is not specifically limited here.

[0069] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 8 and Figure 12As shown, the drip tray 12 also includes a protrusion 1219, which protrudes from one side of the drip tray body 1201 in the width direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment. The drip groove 1205 includes a first drip groove 12051 and a second drip groove 12052 that are connected to each other. At least a portion of the first drip groove 12051 is disposed on the drip tray body 1201, and the second drip groove 12052 is disposed on the protrusion 1219. Specifically, in the width direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, one side edge of the drip tray body 1201 extends outward to form the protrusion 1219. The protrusion 1219 is integrally formed with the drip tray body 1201, ensuring the stability of the structure.

[0070] It should be noted that the second water tank 12052 is used to collect condensate from the refrigerator compartment, while the first water tank 12051 is used to directly receive condensate from the freezer compartment.

[0071] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 12 As shown, a functional component mounting position 1216 is provided inside the water receiving tank 1205. The functional component mounting position 1216 is suitable for mounting at least one of the fan 3 and the condenser 2. Specifically, multiple fixing posts are provided at the bottom of the water receiving tank 1205. For example, three fixing posts are provided at the bottom of the water receiving tank 1205, and the three fixing posts are respectively located at the three vertices of a triangle. In this way, the mounting base is fixed on the fixing posts, thereby facilitating the mounting of the fan 3 and the condenser 2 on the mounting base.

[0072] It is understandable that by setting up a functional device mounting position 1216 in the water receiving tank 1205, functional devices such as the fan 3 or the condenser 2 can be integrated into the water receiving tank 1205, avoiding the occupation of other spaces and improving space utilization.

[0073] As can be seen from the above, the water tray 12 of the present invention integrates multiple functions such as water storage, ventilation and heat dissipation, and installation of functional devices, without the need to develop multiple parts separately, which facilitates on-site installation and reduces material costs.

[0074] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a compressor compartment 1, which is applied to the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, wherein, as... Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14As shown, the compressor compartment 1 includes a compressor base plate 11 and a water collection tray 12. One side of the water collection tray 12 protrudes along the height direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment to form a boss 1206. The other side of the water collection tray 12 has a groove 1211 formed at the location corresponding to the boss 1206, and the compressor base plate 11 is disposed within the groove 1211. It should be noted that the remaining structure of the water collection tray 12 has been described in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0075] It should be noted that the drip tray 12 is stacked on top of the compressor base plate 11. Along the depth direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, the width of the compressor base plate 11 projected onto the drip tray 12 is smaller than the width of the drip tray 12. In other words, the drip tray 12 can cover the entire compressor base plate 11, which can be a sheet metal structural component.

[0076] In practical applications, in the traditional compressor compartment layout, the compressor is directly mounted on a large compressor base plate. However, within the limited space of the compressor compartment, the large compressor base plate restricts the size of the drip tray, resulting in a relatively small drip tray. In this embodiment of the invention, the compressor base plate 11 is positioned within the groove 1211 of the drip tray body 1201. This reduces the overall height of the compressor compartment 1, thereby increasing the refrigerator's volume, and also increases the size of the drip tray 12, thereby increasing the capacity of the drip trough 1205.

[0077] The compressor 4 is adapted to be connected to the compressor base plate 11 via the compressor mounting position 1204 on the water receiving pan body 1201. Specifically, the compressor mounting position 1204 can be four through holes located at the four vertices of a rectangle to ensure installation stability. In this way, the support can pass through the compressor mounting position 1204 and connect to the compressor base plate 11. The support can also ensure that there is a gap between the bottom of the compressor 4 and the water receiving pan body 1201, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the compressor 4.

[0078] In this way, it can be ensured that the compressor 4 can be connected to the compressor base plate 11 through the compressor mounting position 1204 on the water receiving pan body 1201, thereby improving the installation stability of the compressor 4 and avoiding damage to the structure of the compressor 4 connected to the water receiving pan 12.

[0079] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 14As shown, along the width direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, a first recess 1207 and a compressor mounting position 1204 are spaced apart. On the other side of the boss 1206, a protrusion 1210 is formed corresponding to the first recess 1207. A second recess 111, adapted to the protrusion 1210, is provided at the middle position of the flat compressor base plate 11, and the second recess 111 is fastened to the protrusion 1210. It should be noted that, in the width direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, the length of the protrusion 1210 is less than the length of the second recess 111, thus facilitating the installation of accessories such as rollers on the compressor base plate 11.

[0080] In practical applications, the compressor compartment 1 has a first side plate 15 and a second side plate 16. To facilitate the connection between the first side plate 15 and the second side plate 16 and the compressor base plate 11, in optional embodiments, such as... Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, along the width direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, the projected length of the water tray 12 onto the compressor base plate 11 is less than the length of the compressor base plate 11. In other words, the length of the compressor base plate 11 is greater than the length of the water tray 12. For example, the difference between the length of the compressor base plate 11 and the length of the water tray 12 is 5~8mm. This difference can be selected based on the thickness of the first side plate 15 and the second side plate 16, and is not specifically limited here.

[0081] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 10 As shown, the compressor base plate 11 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes 112, each positioning hole 112 being adapted to be matched with a positioning component on the conveyor line; wherein, along the width direction of the refrigerator mechanical compartment, the plurality of positioning holes 112 are arranged sequentially at intervals.

[0082] It should be noted that a positioning hole 112 is provided on the second recess 111 of the compressor base plate 11. For example, two positioning holes 112 are provided along the length direction of the compressor base plate 11, and the two positioning holes 112 are spaced apart by a certain distance.

[0083] Specifically, positioning components (e.g., positioning pins) on the conveyor line can be inserted into positioning holes 112 to achieve precise positioning of the compressor base plate 11 during the conveying process, prevent the compressor base plate 11 from shifting relative to the conveyor line, and improve subsequent gripping accuracy.

[0084] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown, one of the water receiving tray 12 and the compressor base plate 11 is provided with a positioning part 1215, and the other is provided with a plug-in part 113 adapted to the positioning part 1215.

[0085] It should be noted that the following description uses an example where the water tray 12 is provided with a positioning part 1215 and the compressor base plate 11 is provided with a plug-in part 113. The positioning part 1215 can be provided on the boss 1206 of the water tray body 1201. For example, the plug-in part 113 can be a snap-fit, and the positioning part 1215 can be a slot, thus ensuring the accuracy and stability of the connection between the water tray 12 and the compressor base plate 11.

[0086] In practical applications, the compressor base plate 11 is positioned and stably installed by means of the matching structure of the positioning part 1215 and the plug-in part 113 between the water receiving tray 12 and the compressor base plate 11, and by means of the matching of the positioning hole 112 on the compressor base plate 11 with the positioning part on the conveyor line.

[0087] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 8 and Figure 12 As shown, on one side of the water tray 12, corresponding to the water groove 1205, a plurality of positioning posts 1208 protrude along the height direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, and the plurality of positioning posts 1208 are spaced apart. That is, the water tray body 1201 is provided with a plurality of hollow positioning posts 1208. For example, two positioning posts 1208 are located on opposite sides of the water groove 1205. The top of the positioning posts 1208 protrudes beyond the opening of the water groove 1205.

[0088] In practical applications, the presence of the positioning post 1208 enables precise positioning between two adjacent water receiving trays 12 when stacking them, ensuring the stability and neatness of the stack. In other words, the positioning post 1208 of the lower water receiving tray 12 can be inserted into the positioning post 1208 of the upper water receiving tray 12.

[0089] It is particularly important to note that the water receiving tray body 1201 is provided with a first mounting hole, and the compressor base plate 11 is provided with a second mounting hole. By sequentially inserting fasteners into the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole, the water receiving tray 12 and the compressor base plate 11 can be fixed.

[0090] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a compressor compartment 1, which is applied to the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, such as... Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the compressor compartment 1 includes a base plate 13 and a water receiving tray 12. The water receiving tray 12 includes a tray body 1201 and a first inclined portion 1202. One side of the first inclined portion 1202 is connected to the tray body 1201, and the first inclined portion 1202 extends inclinedly from bottom to top away from the tray body 1201. The first inclined portion 1202 is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet 1209, which are spaced apart and both communicate with the outside. The base plate 13 includes a front end plate 131, a bent plate assembly, and a rear end plate 134 connected in sequence. The rear end plate 134 is located above the tray body 1201, and the other side of the first inclined portion 1202 abuts against the bent plate assembly. It should be noted that the remaining structure of the water receiving tray 12 has been described in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0091] In this embodiment of the invention, while reducing the height of the compressor compartment 1, in order to meet the heat dissipation requirements of the compressor 4, the bending plate assembly of the bottom plate 13 of the cabinet abuts against the first inclined part 1202 of the water receiving tray 12, thereby reducing airflow resistance, expanding the ventilation cross-sectional area, and significantly increasing the air intake and exhaust volume. In this way, the refrigerator volume is increased while meeting the heat dissipation requirements of the compressor 4.

[0092] In practical applications, the bending plate assembly includes an inclined plate 132 and a vertical connecting plate 133. One side of the inclined plate 132 is connected to the front end plate 131, and the inclined plate 132 extends obliquely from bottom to top away from the front end plate 131. One side of the vertical connecting plate 133 is connected to the inclined plate 132, and the other side extends vertically. The rear end plate 134 is connected to the other side of the vertical connecting plate 133. The other side of the first inclined portion 1202 abuts against the inclined plate 132.

[0093] Specifically, the bottom plate 13 of the tank includes a front plate 131, an inclined plate 132, a vertical connecting plate 133 and a rear plate 134 connected in sequence. One side of the inclined plate 132 is connected to the front plate 131, and the inclined plate 132 extends inclinedly from bottom to top away from the front plate 131. One side of the vertical connecting plate 133 is connected to the inclined plate 132, and the other side extends in a vertical direction. The rear plate 134 is connected to the other side of the vertical connecting plate 133 and is located above the water receiving tray body 1201.

[0094] It should be noted that the front end plate 131 serves as the front boundary of the bottom plate 13 of the enclosure and the starting point for connection with other plates, with the front end plate 131 facing the ground. The inclined plate 132, starting from the side connected to the front end plate 131, extends inclinedly from bottom to top away from the front end plate 131. That is, the lower end of the inclined plate 132 connects to the front end plate 131. The vertical connecting plate 133 connects to the upper end of the inclined plate 132 on one side and extends vertically on the other side, serving as a transition connecting the inclined plate 132 and the rear end plate 134, enhancing the vertical support stability of the structure. The rear end plate 134 connects to the vertical side of the vertical connecting plate 133 and is located above the water receiving tray body 1201, with the rear end plate 134 positioned horizontally.

[0095] It is understandable that, such as Figure 6 As shown, the included angle between the first inclined portion 1202 and the inclined plate 132 ranges from 120° to 160°. This allows for smoother airflow, significantly reduces resistance, and effectively expands the ventilation cross-sectional area, thereby significantly increasing the intake and exhaust air volume and providing excellent heat dissipation conditions for the compressor 4. For example, the included angle between the first inclined portion 1202 and the inclined plate 132 is 120°, 130°, 140°, 150°, or 160°.

[0096] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the compressor compartment 1 also includes a wind deflector 14, which is simultaneously disposed at the bottom of the front end plate 131 and the water receiving tray 12. The wind deflector 14 is used to divide the space between the bottom of the compressor compartment 1 and the support surface into an air inlet duct and an air outlet duct; wherein, the air inlet duct is connected to the air inlet, and the air outlet 1209 is connected to the air outlet duct.

[0097] It should be noted that the bottom of the traditional compressor compartment 1 is usually an open space between the bottom and the supporting surface, which can easily cause air inlet and outlet to interfere with each other, resulting in a decrease in ventilation efficiency. To address this, in this embodiment, the baffle 14 divides the bottom space into independent air inlet and outlet ducts. Air can only enter the compartment from the air inlet along the air inlet duct, and air can only be discharged from the air outlet 1209 along the air outlet duct. This avoids the mixing of hot and cold air in the bottom space. For example, hot air will not be re-inhaled into the air inlet due to irregular diffusion, and cold air will not directly bypass the compressor 4 area and escape from the air outlet 1209.

[0098] At the same time, the independent air duct setup reduces mutual interference between airflows. Combined with the guiding effect of the inclined plate 132 and the first inclined part 1202, the air inlet duct can more efficiently deliver external cold air to the surface of heat-generating components such as the compressor 4, while the air outlet duct can carry away heat more quickly, further increasing the air intake and air output.

[0099] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the wind deflector 14 includes a first wind deflector 141 and a second wind deflector 142. The first wind deflector 141 extends along the edge of the air outlet 1209. The second wind deflector 142 is disposed at the bottom of the front end plate 131. The second wind deflector 142 includes a first portion extending from one side of the first wind deflector 141 toward the side where the air outlet 1209 is located, and a second portion extending from the first portion toward the side where the air inlet is located. Thus, the air inlet duct has a larger space than the air outlet duct.

[0100] It should be noted that the first baffle 141 extends along the edge of the air outlet 1209. Its core function is to define the outer boundary of the air outlet duct, ensuring that the hot air discharged from the compressor compartment 1 can only flow out through the duct corresponding to the air outlet 1209, preventing it from spreading to other areas. The second baffle 142 is located at the bottom of the front panel 131 and is divided into two extension sections. The first section extends from one side of the first baffle 141 toward the side where the air outlet 1209 is located. This section initially connects the space between the first baffle 141 and the bottom of the front panel 131, preventing the airflow from spreading toward the side where the air inlet is located. The second section extends from the end of the first section toward the side where the air inlet is located. This section further extends toward the air inlet, dividing the remaining space at the bottom of the front panel 131 into part of the air inlet duct, ensuring that external cold air can be guided into the air inlet through this section.

[0101] For example, both the first baffle plate 141 and the second baffle plate 142 are L-shaped structural members. Specifically, the long side of the first baffle plate 141 extends along the width direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, and the short side of the first baffle plate 141 extends along the depth direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment. The long side of the second baffle plate 142 extends along the depth direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, and the short side of the second baffle plate 142 extends along the width direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment.

[0102] It is understandable that both the first wind deflector 141 and the second wind deflector 142 can be made of flexible materials, such as silicone. Furthermore, the first wind deflector 141 and the second wind deflector 142 are generally Z-shaped structural components.

[0103] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, each of the first wind deflector 141 and the second wind deflector 142 includes a connecting portion 1411 and a wind-blocking portion 1412 connected together, with the wind-blocking portion 1412 and the connecting portion 1411 arranged at an included angle. Both the connecting portion 1411 and the wind-blocking portion 1412 can be plate-shaped structural members. Exemplarily, the wind-blocking portion 1412 and the connecting portion 1411 are arranged vertically.

[0104] Understandably, the connecting part 1411 is the "mounting base" of the wind deflector, and its shape matches the contour of the contact surface to ensure installation stability. The wind deflector 1412 directly participates in constraining and guiding the airflow path, controlling the airflow direction through physical obstruction or diversion.

[0105] Fourthly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a compressor compartment 1, which is applied to the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, such as... Figure 15 , Figure 16 , Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, the compressor compartment 1 includes a first side plate 15, a drain pipe 17, and a water receiving tray 12. The drain pipe 17 is embedded in the inner side of the first side plate 15. The inner side of the first side plate 15 is recessed with a receiving groove 152, and the water receiving tray 12 is provided with a water receiving trough 1205. Part of the water receiving trough 1205 is located within the receiving groove 152, and the outlet of the drain pipe 17 is connected to the water receiving trough 1205. It should be noted that the remaining structure of the water receiving tray 12 has been described in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0106] It should be noted that the first side plate 15 serves as a lateral support structure for the compressor compartment 1. In order to make reasonable use of space and optimize the drainage layout, the inner side of the first side plate 15 is recessed with a receiving groove 152. The shape of the receiving groove 152 can be a regular cuboid, and its depth and size are customized according to the actual size of the water receiving tray 12 to ensure that it can stably accommodate part of the structure of the water receiving tray 12.

[0107] In addition, the drain pipe 17 is a key channel for draining condensate from the refrigerator compartment, and it is embedded in the inner side of the first side panel 15. The drain pipe 17 can be made of a plastic material with a certain degree of flexibility and corrosion resistance, and its diameter is reasonably selected according to the refrigerator's cooling capacity and drainage volume. The outlet of the drain pipe 17 corresponds to and is connected to the water receiving tray 1205 located in the receiving groove 152, ensuring that the condensate can flow smoothly into the water receiving tray 1205.

[0108] In this embodiment, by embedding the drain pipe 17 into the inner side of the first side plate 15 and making it correspondingly connected to the water receiving tank 1205 located in the receiving groove 152, the space of the first side plate 15 can be effectively utilized, avoiding additional occupation of the limited space in the compressor compartment 1, thereby solving the problem that the high height requirement of the compressor compartment 1 and the difficulty in adapting to low-height compressor compartment 1 caused by the setting of the outlet position of the refrigerated drain pipe are not suitable.

[0109] In practical applications, such as Figure 16 and Figure 17As shown, the inner side of the first side plate 15 is also recessed with a fixing groove 151. Along the height direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, the fixing groove 151 is located above the receiving groove 152 and is connected to the receiving groove 152; wherein, the drain pipe 17 is disposed in the fixing groove 151.

[0110] It should be noted that, in addition to the receiving groove 152 providing space for the water tray 12, the inner side of the first side plate 15 also has a recessed fixing groove 151. Along the height of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, the fixing groove 151 is located above the receiving groove 152 and is connected to it. The fixing groove 151 can be a semi-circular groove adapted to the outer diameter of the drain pipe 17. The drain pipe 17 is placed in the fixing groove 151 and fixed by clips or glue to ensure that it does not shake or shift during refrigerator operation. One end of the drain pipe 17 is connected to the drain outlet of the refrigerator's cold compartment, and the other end is connected to the water tray 1205 located in the receiving groove 152, forming a complete drainage channel.

[0111] In practical applications, such as Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, one of the drain pipe 17 and the fixing groove 151 is provided with a buckle 154, and the other is provided with a groove 171 adapted to the buckle 154; wherein, the drain pipe 17 and the fixing groove 151 are connected by the buckle 154 and the groove 171.

[0112] To ensure a secure connection between the drain pipe 17 and the fixing groove 151, a buckle 154 is provided at the edge of the fixing groove 151. The buckle 154 is made of elastic plastic material, possessing a certain degree of flexibility and strength, and its shape is an inwardly concave arc-shaped hook. The outer wall of the drain pipe 17 is provided with a groove 171 that matches the buckle 154; the depth and width of the groove 171 must ensure a tight fit with the buckle 154.

[0113] During installation, place the drain pipe 17 into the fixing groove 151, and then gently press the drain pipe 17 so that the clip 154 ​​engages with the groove 171, thus connecting the drain pipe 17 to the fixing groove 151. This snap-fit ​​connection method is not only convenient and quick to install, but also provides a firm and reliable connection, effectively preventing the drain pipe 17 from loosening or falling off due to vibration during refrigerator operation.

[0114] In order for condensate to flow smoothly from the fixed tank 151 to the water receiving tank 1205 located in the receiving tank 152, in an optional embodiment, such as Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the inner side of the first side plate 15 is also provided with a guide groove 153, and the fixing groove 151 is connected to the receiving groove 152 through the guide groove 153.

[0115] In practical applications, the guide channel 153 includes a diversion channel 1531 and a drainage section 1532. The diversion channel 1531 is recessed on the inner side of the first side plate 15 and corresponds to the position of the bottom of the fixed channel 151. The drainage section 1532 is provided on the top wall of the receiving channel 152 and is provided with a drainage channel 15321. The fixed channel 151 is connected to the receiving channel 152 in sequence through the diversion channel 1531 and the drainage channel 15321.

[0116] Specifically, a drainage channel 1531 is recessed at the bottom of the corresponding fixed groove 151. The depth of the drainage channel 1531 is less than the depth of the fixed groove 151 in the thickness direction of the first side plate 15. The drainage channel 1531 is trapezoidal in shape, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, which facilitates the rapid collection of condensate and its flow into the drain section 1532 below. The top wall of the receiving groove 152 is provided with the drain section 1532, and a drainage groove 15321 is formed on the drain section 1532. The drainage groove 15321 is strip-shaped, which facilitates the rapid flow of condensate into the water receiving groove 1205 below. Thus, the fixed groove 151 is connected to the receiving groove 152 sequentially through the drainage channel 1531 and the drainage groove 15321, forming a complete and efficient water flow guiding channel.

[0117] like Figure 17 As shown, the extension direction of the fixing groove 151 is set at an angle to the height direction of the refrigerator's mechanical chamber. Multiple drainage plates 155 are provided at the bottom of the fixing groove 151. The multiple drainage plates 155 are arranged at intervals along the depth direction of the refrigerator's mechanical chamber.

[0118] It should be noted that the drainage plate 155 can be in the form of a thin sheet, and is vertically arranged. Its material is the same as that of the first side plate 15, possessing good corrosion resistance and strength. The drainage plate 155 effectively diverts and guides the condensate flowing into the fixed tank 151. When the condensate generated in the refrigerator compartment flows into the fixed tank 151 along the drain pipe 17, due to the obstruction and diversion effect of the drainage plate 155, the condensate will not accumulate in the fixed tank 151 or cause turbulent flow. Instead, it will flow orderly into the drainage trough 1531 according to the guiding direction of the drainage plate 155.

[0119] The protrusion 1219 of the water receiving tray 12 is disposed within the receiving groove of the first side plate 15. In other words, the second water receiving groove 12052 is located within the receiving groove 152. To avoid interference between the drainage part 1532 and the assembly of the protrusion 1219 of the water receiving tray 12 and the receiving groove 152 of the first side plate 15, in an optional embodiment, such as... Figure 18As shown, there is a gap between the side of the drain section 1532 facing away from the drain trough 15321 and the side wall of the receiving trough 152. The gap can be greater than or equal to the thickness of the wall of the second water receiving trough 12052, wherein the drain section 1532 can extend into the second water receiving trough 12052 of the protrusion 1219.

[0120] Fifthly, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment of the invention also provides a refrigerator mechanical compartment, which includes a condenser 2, a fan 3, a compressor 4, and a compressor chamber 1. The compressor chamber 1 includes a compressor base plate 11 and a water collection tray 12. The compressor base plate 11 is embedded below the water collection tray 12. In other words, along the depth direction of the refrigerator mechanical compartment, the water collection tray 12 completely covers the compressor base plate 11. The water collection tray 12 is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet 1209 spaced apart, both of which are connected to the outside. The condenser 2 is disposed in the compressor chamber 1 and is located on the side of the water collection tray 12 where the air inlet is located. The fan 3 is disposed in the compressor chamber 1 and is located between the air inlet and the air outlet 1209. The compressor 4 is disposed in the compressor chamber 1 and is located on the side of the fan 3 away from the condenser 2, and is connected to the condenser 2. It is worth noting that the compressor 4 is connected to the condenser 2, and the condenser 2 can condense the high-temperature superheated refrigerant discharged by the compressor 4 into a high-pressure liquid refrigerant. It should be noted that the remaining structure of the compressor compartment 1 has been described in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0121] Specifically, the fan 3 is located between the air inlet and the air outlet 1209, and it operates continuously to form a stable airflow circulation. On the one hand, it continuously draws in external cold air from the air inlet, ensuring that the compressor 4 has sufficient cold air for heat exchange; on the other hand, it discharges the air whose temperature has increased after heat exchange from the air outlet 1209, maintaining a suitable temperature environment inside the compressor compartment 1 and ensuring the normal operation of all components. It should be noted that the compressor 4 can be directly mounted on the water receiving tray 12, or mounted on the compressor base plate 11 via the compressor mounting position 1204 on the water receiving tray 12.

[0122] In practical applications, in the traditional compressor compartment layout, the compressor is directly mounted on a large compressor base plate. However, within the limited space of the compressor compartment, the large compressor base plate restricts the size of the drip tray, resulting in a relatively small drip tray. In this embodiment of the invention, the compressor base plate 11 is embedded below the drip tray 12. This reduces the overall height of the compressor compartment 1, thereby increasing the refrigerator's volume, and also increases the size of the drip tray 12, thereby increasing the capacity of the drip sink 1205.

[0123] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the compressor compartment 1 also includes a rear cover, a first side plate 15, and a second side plate 16. The rear cover is located on one side of the water tray 12 and extends vertically; the first side plate 15 and the second side plate 16 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the compressor base plate 11 along the depth direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment and are connected to the rear cover; wherein, in order to increase the air intake, a rear air intake is provided on the side of the rear cover corresponding to the air intake.

[0124] It should be noted that the bottom plate 13, rear cover plate, first side plate 15, second side plate 16 and water tray 12 enclose the accommodating space, and functional components such as condenser 2, fan 3, and compressor 4 are all installed in the accommodating space.

[0125] In an optional embodiment, there are multiple air inlets, and the total area of ​​the multiple air inlets is 13500~14500 mm². 2 In other words, the total area of ​​the first air inlet 1212, the second air inlet 1214, the bottom air inlet 1213, and the rear air inlet is 13500 mm². 2 14000 mm 2 Or 14500mm 2 There are multiple air outlets 1209, and the total area of ​​all air outlets 1209 is 14500~15500mm². 2 For example, the total area of ​​the multiple air outlets 1209 is 14500 mm. 2 15000 mm 2 Or 15500mm 2 .

[0126] In an optional embodiment, the maximum height of the compressor compartment 1 along the height direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment is 153-158 mm. For example, the maximum height of the compressor compartment 1 is 153 mm, 155 mm, or 158 mm.

[0127] It should be noted that with a maximum height of 155mm for compressor compartment 1, compared to a maximum height of 185mm for traditional compressor compartment 1, the usable volume can be increased by approximately 38L.

[0128] The height of the conventional compressor compartment 1 is greater than 185mm, mainly for two reasons: First, the conventional compressor compartment 1 adopts a large sheet metal compressor base plate 11 structure, the compressor 4 is over 162mm high, and a ventilation gap of more than 15mm needs to be reserved between the top of the compressor 4 and the rear cover plate, which makes the minimum height of the compressor compartment 1 reach 185mm; Second, in order to meet the heat exchange power requirements of the large refrigerator, the condenser 2 has 8*3 rows and a height of 158mm. Since the condenser 2 needs to be above the water surface, the height of its bottom small water receiving tray 12 needs to be more than 25mm to ensure the water receiving volume. At the same time, a safety gap of 5mm needs to be reserved above, which results in the compartment height being no less than 185mm.

[0129] In this embodiment of the invention, the height of the compressor compartment 1 is reduced from 185mm to 155mm. First, the height of compressor 4 is reduced to 130mm, and the number of rows of condenser 2 is reduced to 7*3 rows, with a height of 138mm. However, simply reducing the height leads to a significant decrease in the performance of the components. Simulations show that the heat exchange power of the compartment after the reduction is only 53W, while the heat exchange power requirement for large refrigerators is over 100W, indicating a severe deficiency in heat exchange capacity.

[0130] To address the problem of insufficient heat exchange capacity, this invention innovatively optimizes the structure and air duct design of the compressor 4. For example, the compressor base plate is changed from a large sheet metal structure to a small sheet metal structure that runs horizontally through the compressor, and is fitted with a large plastic water collection tray 12. Simultaneously, the air inlet and outlet circulation layout is redesigned. Specifically, the air inlet and outlet 1209 are positioned on the plastic water collection tray 12, with the total air inlet area being approximately 14000 mm². 2 The total air outlet area is approximately 15000 mm. 2 The angle between the first inclined section 1202 and the inclined plate 132 is set to a range of 120°~160° to ensure smooth airflow. Furthermore, the baffle 14 divides the space between the bottom of the compressor compartment 1 and the support surface into an inlet air duct and an outlet air duct to prevent cross-contamination. After a series of optimizations, simulation results show that the heat exchange power reaches 121W, which meets the performance requirements of the refrigerator.

[0131] It should be noted that the airflow circulation in this embodiment of the invention is as follows: the air intake design of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment is varied. The first air inlet 1212 and the second air inlet 1214 mainly guide the cold air from the front of the refrigerator into the bottom; the bottom air inlet 1213 absorbs the cold air from the side of the refrigerator; and the rear air inlet introduces the cold air from the back of the refrigerator. After these cold airs converge, they flow through the condenser 2, and then are heated by the fan 3. They are then blown towards the top of the compressor 4 and finally discharged from the compressor compartment 1 through the air outlet 1209. This process can achieve heat exchange for the condenser 2 and heat dissipation for the compressor 4. In addition, to prevent the crossflow of hot and cold air between the air outlet 1209 of the compressor compartment 1 and the first air inlet 1212, a Z-shaped air guide is adopted to effectively isolate the air intake side (cold air) and the air outlet side (hot air) space, thereby improving the overall heat exchange power.

[0132] As can be seen from the above, although the refrigerator mechanical compartment of the present invention achieves the purpose of reducing the height of the compressor compartment 1 by reducing the height of the compressor 4, the height of the condenser 2 and the depth of the water tank 1205, the performance requirements of the refrigerator operation are met by redesigning the compressor base plate 11, the water tank 12 and the heat exchange air duct.

[0133] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of the present invention also provide a refrigerator, comprising: a refrigerator liner and a refrigerator mechanical compartment, wherein the refrigerator mechanical compartment is located at the bottom rear side of the refrigerator liner.

[0134] Specifically, the refrigerator provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a refrigerator door, a freezer door, a liner, a shell, a back panel, and a refrigerator mechanical compartment. The refrigerator mechanical compartment is located at the bottom rear side of the liner.

[0135] Specifically, since the refrigerator includes the refrigerator mechanical chamber as described above, and the specific structure of the refrigerator mechanical chamber refers to the above embodiments, the refrigerator shown in this embodiment includes all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, and therefore has at least all the beneficial effects achieved by all the above technical solutions, which will not be described in detail here.

[0136] Finally, it should be noted that the terms "parallel" and "perpendicular" in the embodiments of this invention should not be strictly limited to a geometric sense. At least manufacturing and installation errors should be considered. For example, an error of ±10° should be within the protection range of the embodiments of this invention. The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this invention, and not to limit it. Although the invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention.

Claims

1. A refrigerator mechanical compartment, characterized in that, include: The compressor compartment (1) includes a compressor base plate (11) and a water receiving tray (12). The compressor base plate (11) is embedded below the water receiving tray (12). The water receiving tray (12) is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet (1209) spaced apart. Both the air inlet and the air outlet (1209) are connected to the outside. The condenser (2) is located inside the compressor compartment (1) and on the side of the water receiving tray (12) where the air inlet is located; A fan (3) is installed inside the compressor compartment (1) and located between the air inlet and the air outlet (1209); The compressor (4) is located inside the compressor compartment (1) and on the side of the fan (3) away from the condenser (2), and is connected to the condenser (2).

2. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water receiving tray (12) includes: The water tray body (1201) has one side protruding along the height direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment to form a boss (1206), and the other side of the water tray body (1201) has a groove (1211) formed at the location corresponding to the boss (1206), and the compressor base plate (11) is disposed in the groove (1211); A water receiving trough (1205), at least a portion of which is disposed on the water receiving tray body (1201).

3. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water receiving tray body (1201) is provided with a compressor mounting position (1204), the compressor (4) is connected to the compressor base plate (11) through the compressor mounting position (1204), and the water receiving trough (1205) surrounds at least part of the compressor mounting position (1204), wherein the compressor mounting position (1204) and at least part of the water receiving trough (1205) are formed on the boss (1206).

4. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to claim 3, characterized in that, One side of the boss (1206) and the portion corresponding to the water receiving tank (1205) is recessed along the height direction of the refrigerator mechanical compartment to form a first recess (1207), and the other side of the boss (1206) has a protrusion (1210) formed at the location corresponding to the first recess (1207). The compressor base plate (11) is provided with a second recess (111) that is adapted to the protrusion (1210), and the second recess (111) is fastened to the protrusion (1210).

5. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water receiving tray (12) further includes a first inclined portion (1202), one side of which is connected to the water receiving tray body (1201), and the first inclined portion (1202) extends inclinedly from bottom to top away from the water receiving tray body (1201); wherein the air inlet and the air outlet (1209) are both located on the first inclined portion (1202).

6. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water receiving tray (12) also includes: The second inclined portion (1203) extends along the depth direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment. The first inclined portion (1202) and the second inclined portion (1203) are located on opposite sides of the water tray body (1201), and the second inclined portion (1203) extends inclinedly from bottom to top in a direction away from the water tray body (1201). The air inlet includes a first air inlet (1212) and a second air inlet (1214), the first air inlet (1212) being disposed on the first inclined portion (1202) and the second air inlet (1214) being disposed on the second inclined portion (1203).

7. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The compressor compartment (1) also includes: The bottom plate (13) of the box body includes a front end plate (131), a bent plate assembly and a rear end plate (134) connected in sequence. The rear end plate (134) is located above the water receiving tray body (1201), and the other side of the first inclined part (1202) abuts against the bent plate assembly.

8. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bending plate assembly includes an inclined plate (132) and a vertical connecting plate (133). One side of the inclined plate (132) is connected to the front end plate (131), and the inclined plate (132) extends obliquely from bottom to top away from the front end plate (131). One side of the vertical connecting plate (133) is connected to the inclined plate (132), and the other side extends vertically. The rear end plate (134) is connected to the other side of the vertical connecting plate (133). The other side of the first inclined portion (1202) abuts against the inclined plate (132).

9. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The included angle between the first inclined portion (1202) and the inclined plate (132) ranges from 120° to 160°.

10. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The compressor compartment (1) also includes: A wind deflector (14) is provided at the bottom of both the front end plate (131) and the water receiving tray (12). The wind deflector (14) is used to divide the space between the bottom of the compressor compartment (1) and the support surface into an air inlet duct and an air outlet duct. The air inlet duct is connected to the air inlet, and the air outlet (1209) is connected to the air outlet duct.

11. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The compressor compartment (1) also includes: The rear cover plate is located on one side of the water receiving tray (12) and extends in the vertical direction; The first side plate (15) and the second side plate (16) are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the compressor base plate (11) along the depth direction of the refrigerator mechanical chamber and are connected to the rear cover plate; wherein, the rear cover plate is provided with a back air inlet on the side corresponding to the air inlet.

12. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The compressor compartment (1) also includes: A drain pipe (17) is embedded in the inner side of the first side plate (15); the inner side of the first side plate (15) is recessed with a receiving groove (152), and part of the water receiving groove (1205) is located in the receiving groove (152), wherein the outlet of the drain pipe (17) is connected to the water receiving groove (1205).

13. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The water tray (12) also includes a protrusion (1219), which protrudes from the water tray body (1201) on one side of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment in the width direction. The water tray body (1201) is provided with a first water receiving groove (12051), and the protrusion (1219) is provided with a second water receiving groove (12052). The first water receiving groove (12051) and the second water receiving groove (12052) are connected, and the second water receiving groove (12052) is located in the receiving groove (152).

14. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The inner side of the first side plate (15) is also recessed with a fixing groove (151). Along the height direction of the refrigerator mechanical compartment, the fixing groove (151) is located above the receiving groove (152) and is connected to the receiving groove (152); wherein, the drain pipe (17) is disposed in the fixing groove (151).

15. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to claim 14, characterized in that, The inner side of the first side plate (15) is also provided with a flow guide groove (153), and the fixing groove (151) is connected to the receiving groove (152) through the flow guide groove (153).

16. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that, The number of air inlets is multiple, and the total area of ​​the multiple air inlets is 13500~14500 mm². 2 ; and / or, There are multiple air outlets (1209), and the total area of ​​the multiple air outlets (1209) is 14500~15500 mm². 2 .

17. The refrigerator mechanical compartment according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that, Along the height direction of the refrigerator's mechanical compartment, the maximum height of the compressor compartment (1) is 153~158mm.

18. A refrigerator, characterized in that, include: The refrigerator liner and the refrigerator mechanical compartment as described in any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the refrigerator mechanical compartment is located at the bottom rear side of the refrigerator liner.

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