Adjusting piece, door body assembly and refrigerator

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjusting part, a door body assembly and a refrigerator, the adjusting part comprises a first part and a second part which are connected, the first part is connected to a door body and comprises a cover part, a first screw and a connecting section, and the cover part is connected with the connecting section to form a containing space for containing the head end of the first screw; the second part is connected with the decorative plate and comprises a screw hole; the tip end of the first screw penetrates through the connecting section and extends into the screw hole, when the tip end rotates in the screw hole, the second part drives the decorative plate to move relative to the door body in the axial direction of the first screw, the position relation between the first part and the second part is flexibly adjusted under the condition that the adjusting part is not completely disassembled, and the adjusting effect is good. And the adjusting process is simplified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of refrigeration, and in particular to an adjustment element, a door assembly, and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, when adjusting the relative position of two connected components, the two components are typically disassembled, their relative positions adjusted, and then reconnected, making the adjustment process complex. For example, in built-in refrigerators where the refrigerator door is integrated with the cabinet body and the cabinet door panel serves as the refrigerator door's decorative panel, if a gap is found between the refrigerator door and the cabinet door panel, adjusting their relative position requires completely removing the decorative panel from the door body, adjusting it, and then reinstalling it. This entire adjustment process is cumbersome. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the problem of complex adjustment procedures when adjusting the relative positions of the two components mentioned above, this application provides an adjustment component, comprising a first component and a second component connected to each other:

[0004] The first component includes a cover, a first screw, and a connecting section. The first screw includes a head end and a tip connected together. The cover is connected to the connecting section and forms a receiving space to accommodate the head end.

[0005] The second component includes a screw hole;

[0006] The tip passes through the connecting section and extends into the screw hole. When the tip rotates within the screw hole, the second component translates relative to the first component in the axial direction of the first screw.

[0007] Furthermore, the connecting segment also includes a receiving cavity, and the second component includes a connecting protrusion with a screw hole, the connecting protrusion being received in the receiving cavity, and the tip passing through the connecting segment and extending into the screw hole.

[0008] Furthermore, the second component also includes at least one adjusting and fixing hole and a first fixing member passing through the adjusting and fixing hole. The adjusting and fixing hole and the first fixing member are in clearance fit. When the adjusting and fixing hole is displaced relative to the first fixing member, the second component is translated in a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the first screw.

[0009] Furthermore, the connecting segment also includes a first sidewall parallel to the axial direction of the first screw, and the second component includes an opposing sidewall that contacts and engages with the first sidewall, wherein at least one of the first sidewall and the opposing sidewall is provided with an anti-slip protrusion.

[0010] Furthermore, the first component also includes at least one second screw, and the opposite sidewall is provided with an elongated hole corresponding to the second screw. The elongated hole has a first length along the axis of the first screw and a second length along the direction perpendicular to the axis of the first screw, and the first length is greater than the second length. The second screw extends through the connecting section to the elongated hole. When the first component translates relative to the second component, the second screw slides in the elongated hole along the first length direction.

[0011] Furthermore, at least one of the connecting segments is provided with a positioning groove parallel to the side wall of the first screw, and the second component is provided with a positioning post that contacts and engages with the positioning groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the end of the cover is bent to form a first bent portion and a second bent portion, and both the first bent portion and the second bent portion are provided with a fixing port. The connecting section includes a wedge-shaped buckle, which includes a large end and a small end connected to each other. The large end engages with the fixing port to connect the cover and the connecting section.

[0013] This application also provides a door assembly, which includes the aforementioned adjusting member.

[0014] Furthermore, the door assembly includes a door body and a decorative panel, the first component is connected to the door body, the second component is connected to the decorative panel, and when the first component translates relative to the second component, the decorative panel moves relative to the door body along the axial direction of the first screw.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes an adjustment unit, which and the adjustment component are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the door assembly. The adjustment unit includes a decorative panel fixing component and an adjustment beam.

[0016] The decorative panel fastener includes a first fixed wall and a first connecting wall arranged vertically. The first fixed wall is fixedly connected to the decorative panel, and the first connecting wall is provided with adjustment holes in different length directions.

[0017] The adjusting beam is connected to the door body; and the first connecting wall is sandwiched between the adjusting beam and the door body;

[0018] The adjusting beam also includes an adjusting cam corresponding to the adjusting hole. When the adjusting cam generates a displacement within the adjusting hole, the door body generates a corresponding displacement relative to the decorative panel.

[0019] This application also provides a refrigerator, including a cabinet and a door assembly as described above, the door being connected to the cabinet.

[0020] This application relates to an adjusting component, a door assembly, and a refrigerator. The adjusting component includes a first part and a second part connected to each other. The first part is connected to the door and includes a cover, a first screw, and a connecting section. The cover and the connecting section are connected to form a receiving space for accommodating the head end of the first screw. The second part is connected to a decorative panel and includes a screw hole. The tip of the first screw passes through the connecting section and extends into the screw hole. When the tip rotates in the screw hole, the second part drives the decorative panel to move relative to the door along the axial direction of the first screw. The adjusting component of this application allows for flexible adjustment of the positional relationship between the first part and the second part without complete disassembly, simplifying the adjustment process. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a first-view schematic diagram of the adjustment component in this application;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second perspective of the adjustment component in this application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a third-view schematic diagram of the adjustment component in this application;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the regulating component in this application;

[0025] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the cover for the adjustment component;

[0026] Figure 6 A first-view schematic diagram of the connecting section of the adjusting component;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a second-view schematic diagram of the connecting section of the adjusting component;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the second component of the adjusting mechanism;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the door components of this application;

[0030] Figure 10 This is an enlarged schematic diagram showing the connection between the adjustment unit and the door and decorative panel in this application;

[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion of the regulating unit in this application.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0033] 1. First component; 11. Cover; 110. Fixing port; 111. First bend; 112. Second bend; 12. First screw; 121. First screw hole; 122. Second screw hole; 13. Connecting section; 131. Accommodating space; 132. First anti-slip protrusion; 133. Positioning groove; 134. Wedge buckle; 2. Second component; 21. Screw hole; 22. Connecting protrusion; 23. Adjustment fixing hole; 24. Second anti-slip protrusion; 25. Elongated hole; 26. Positioning post; 100. Adjusting component; 200. Door body; 300. Decorative panel; 400. Adjustment unit; 41. Decorative panel fixing component; 411. First fixing wall; 412. First connecting wall; 4121. First adjustment hole; 4122. Second adjustment hole; 42. Adjusting beam; 43. Adjusting cam; 44. Upper and lower adjusting bolts. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To gain a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments disclosed herein, the following description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-11 The implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be shown in a simplified manner to simplify the drawings.

[0035] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein.

[0036] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0037] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0040] To provide a better understanding of the purpose, structure, features, and functions of this application, detailed descriptions are provided below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0041] To address the problem of complex adjustment procedures when repositioning the relative positions of two components, this application uses an embedded refrigerator as an example to illustrate the invention. The use of an embedded refrigerator as an example is for the purpose of better describing the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and is not intended to limit the application field or scope of the invention.

[0042] An embedded refrigerator includes a cabinet for storing items, a refrigerator door 200 covering the cabinet, and a decorative panel 300 covering the outside of the door 200. To address the problem of complex adjustment operations for the gap between the door 200 and the decorative panel 300 of the embedded refrigerator, this application provides an adjustment component 100, including a first component 1 and a second component 2 connected to each other.

[0043] The first component 1 includes a cover 11, a first screw 12, and a connecting section 13. The first screw 12 includes a head end and a tip connected together. The cover 11 is connected to the connecting section 13 to form a receiving space 131 for accommodating the head end.

[0044] The second component 2 includes a screw hole 21;

[0045] The tip passes through the connecting section 13 and extends into the screw hole 21. When the tip rotates within the screw hole 21, the second component 2 translates relative to the first component 1 in the axial direction of the first screw 12.

[0046] The head end of the first screw 12 includes a first segment connected to the first segment and a second segment larger in size than the first segment. The first segment is away from the tip of the first screw 12, and the second segment is close to the tip of the first screw 12. The cover 11 includes an adaptation hole that is adapted to the size of the first segment of the first screw 12, so that the first segment can pass through the adaptation hole. However, since the second segment is larger in size than the first segment and the size of the adaptation hole, the second segment of the first screw 12 cannot pass through the adaptation hole.

[0047] During installation, the tip of the first screw 12 is first passed through the connecting section 13, with the head of the first screw 12 remaining outside the connecting section 13. When the cover 11 is connected to the connecting section 13, the first end of the head of the first screw 12 passes through the adaptation hole, while the second end of the head of the first screw 12 cannot pass through the adaptation hole because its size is larger than the size of the adaptation hole. At this time, the cover 11 is connected to the connecting section 13 to form a receiving space 131 to accommodate the head end. That is, the second end of the head of the first screw 12 is clamped in the receiving space 131. Specifically, the first end of the first screw 12 passes through the adaptation hole of the cover 11, and the second end of the first screw 12 is clamped in the receiving space 131. The cover 11 is connected to the connecting section 13, so that the cover 11, the first screw 12 and the connecting section 13 become a moving whole, and it is not easy to loosen or fall off during use. When a force is applied to any one of the cover 11, the first screw 12, or the connecting section 13, the cover 11, the first screw 12, and the connecting section 13 move together without relative movement.

[0048] The cover 11 and the connecting section 13 can be connected together by screws, rivets, adhesive, etc., to form a stable structure.

[0049] The tip of the first screw 12 is elongated and has an external thread. The screw hole 21 of the second component 2 has an internal thread, and the external thread of the tip of the first screw 12 matches the internal thread of the screw hole 21 of the second component 2. This allows the tip of the first screw 12 to rotate smoothly and effectively within the screw hole 21 of the second component 2 when it passes through the first screw hole 121. Specifically, when the tip of the first screw 12 rotates within the screw hole 21, due to the interaction between the threads, the first component 1 will undergo a translational movement along the axial direction of the first screw 12, either moving away from or towards the second component 2.

[0050] When it is necessary to adjust the relative position of the first component 1 with respect to the second component 2 in the axial direction of the first screw 12, simply rotate the head end of the first screw 12 so that the tip of the first screw 12 rotates in the screw hole 21 of the second component 2. With the help of the interaction between the threads, the first screw 12 drives the first component 1 to produce a translational movement away from or closer to the second component 2 along the axial direction of the first screw 12.

[0051] By controlling the rotation angle and number of rotations of the first screw 12, precise control of the translation amount of the first component 1 can be achieved.

[0052] Furthermore, since the rotation of the first screw 12 is converted into translational motion along the axial direction of the first screw 12 through interaction with the internal thread of the screw hole 21 of the second component 2, the maximum number of rotations of the first screw 12 of the first component 1 in conjunction with the screw hole 21 of the second component 2 determines the maximum amount of translational motion of the first component 1 relative to the second component 2. Increasing the maximum amount of translational motion of the first component 1 relative to the second component 2 can be achieved by increasing the depth of the screw hole 21 of the second component 2 or by increasing the tip length of the first screw 12.

[0053] By increasing the depth of the screw hole 21 of the second component 2, more rotation space can be provided for the first screw 12. When the first screw 12 rotates, it can be screwed into or out of the screw hole 21 more deeply, thereby causing the first component 1 to generate a greater translational amount relative to the second component 2.

[0054] Increasing the length of the first screw 12 can also provide a greater translational amount. When the tip length of the first screw 12 is increased, the tip of the first screw 12 can rotate more times in the screw hole 21 of the second component 2, thereby generating a greater translational amount when the first component 1 is displaced relative to the second component 2.

[0055] In one embodiment of this application, the depth of the screw hole 21 of the second component 2 is increased. Specifically, the connecting segment 13 further includes a receiving cavity, which is disposed along the path through which the first screw 12 passes through the connecting segment 13. The second component 2 includes a connecting protrusion 22 with a screw hole 21, which is housed in the receiving cavity. The tip of the protrusion passes through the connecting segment 13 and extends into the screw hole 21.

[0056] The size and shape of the receiving cavity are precisely designed to accommodate the connecting protrusion 22 of the second component 2, allowing the connecting protrusion 22 of the second component 2 to be securely housed within the receiving cavity. The tip of the first screw 12 passes through the connecting section 13 and is screwed into the threaded hole 21 within the connecting protrusion 22, engaging with the internal thread of the threaded hole 21 to adjust the translational amount between the first component 1 and the second component 2. When the tip of the first screw 12 is screwed into the threaded hole 21, due to the increased depth of the threaded hole 21, the tip of the first screw 12 can rotate more times within the threaded hole 21, thereby causing the first component 1 to produce a greater translational movement relative to the second component 2.

[0057] The second component 2 further includes at least one adjusting and fixing hole 23 and a first fixing member passing through the adjusting and fixing hole 23. The adjusting and fixing hole 23 is clearance-fitted with the first fixing member. When the adjusting and fixing hole 23 is displaced relative to the first fixing member, the second component 2 is translated in a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the first screw 12.

[0058] The first fastener can be a bolt, screw, pin, or other element that can be fixed through a hole structure. The first fastener passes through the adjustment and fixing hole 23 and is connected to other structures by means of rotation, tightening, or insertion.

[0059] The adjusting fixing hole 23 can be designed as a circle, square or other shape. The size of the adjusting fixing hole 23 is larger than the radial size of the first fixing member. The first fixing member includes a tip and a head end. The size of the adjusting fixing hole 23 is larger than the radial size of the tip of the first fixing member, so that the adjusting fixing hole 23 and the first fixing member form a clearance fit.

[0060] Specifically, the second component 2 is fixed to the decorative panel 300 by the first fastener. When fine-tuning is needed in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first screw 12, the first fastener is loosened, causing the second component 2 to translate in a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the first screw 12. This translation is due to the clearance fit between the adjusting fixing hole 23 and the first fastener. After adjusting to the ideal position, the first fastener is tightened to ensure that the second component 2 is firmly fixed to the decorative panel 300.

[0061] The connecting segment 13 further includes a first sidewall parallel to the axial direction of the first screw 12. The second component 2 includes a corresponding sidewall that contacts and engages with the first sidewall. At least one of the first sidewall and the corresponding sidewall is provided with an anti-slip protrusion. Specifically, at least one of the two surfaces of the first sidewall and the corresponding sidewall that contact each other is provided with an anti-slip protrusion to increase the friction between the first sidewall of the connecting segment 13 and the corresponding sidewall of the second component 2. For example, the first anti-slip protrusion 132 can be provided only on the first sidewall, or the second anti-slip protrusion 24 can be provided only on the corresponding sidewall. Alternatively, the first anti-slip protrusion 132 and the second anti-slip protrusion 24 can be provided simultaneously to prevent relative sliding when the first screw 12 is adjusted and the first component 1 moves relative to the second component 2 in the axial direction of the first screw 12.

[0062] The anti-slip protrusions can be designed in various shapes, such as dots, strips, grids, or other shapes. In addition, the size and height of the anti-slip protrusions can be set according to actual needs. The anti-slip protrusions can be set on the first side wall and / or the opposite side wall, or in the area where the first side wall and the opposite side wall are in contact and the force is greater. This application does not impose specific restrictions on the shape, size, and distribution of the anti-slip protrusions.

[0063] The first component 1 further includes at least one second screw, which extends through the second screw hole 122 of the first component 1 to an opposite sidewall. The opposite sidewall is provided with an elongated hole 25 corresponding to the second screw. The elongated hole 25 has a first length along the axial direction of the first screw 12 and a second length along the direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first screw 12, and the first length is greater than the second length. The second screw extends through the connecting section 13 to the elongated hole 25. When the first component 1 translates relative to the second component 2, the second screw slides in the elongated hole 25 along the first length direction.

[0064] The second screw is used to fix the first component 1 to the refrigerator door 200. The screwing direction of the second screw is perpendicular to the screwing direction of the first screw 12. When the second screw passes through the connecting section 13 and connects to the refrigerator door 200, it also needs to pass through the opposite side wall of the second component 2. The opposite side wall is provided with an elongated hole 25 corresponding to the second screw. The elongated hole 25 has a longer first length along the axis of the first screw 12 and a shorter second length along the direction perpendicular to the axis of the first screw 12. This allows the second screw to slide along the first length direction within the elongated hole 25 after extending through the elongated hole 25 to the refrigerator door 200, but restricts its movement in the second length direction.

[0065] Specifically, the first component 1 is connected to the second component 2 via the first screw 12, and the first component 1 is connected to the refrigerator door 200 via the second screw. The second component 2 is connected to the decorative panel 300 via the first fastener. Adjusting the screw depth of the first screw 12 in the screw hole 21 of the second component 2 adjusts the translation of the first component 1 relative to the second component 2 in the axial direction of the first screw 12, thereby adjusting the translation of the decorative panel 300 relative to the door 200 in the axial direction of the first screw 12. By adjusting the clearance fit between the adjusting fixing hole 23 of the second component 2 and the first fastener, the translation of the second component 2 and the decorative panel 300 in the plane perpendicular to the first screw 12 is adjusted. Since the second component 2 is connected to the first component 1 and thus to the door 200, adjusting the translation of the second component 2 and the decorative panel 300 in the plane perpendicular to the first screw 12 also adjusts the translation of the decorative panel 300 relative to the door 200 in the plane perpendicular to the first screw 12.

[0066] In an optional embodiment, at least one of the connecting segments 13 is provided with a positioning groove 133 parallel to the side wall of the first screw 12, and the second component 2 is provided with a positioning post 26 that contacts and engages with the positioning groove 133.

[0067] When the second component 2 and the first component 1 are positioned at the connecting section 13, the positioning groove 133 is engaged with the positioning post 26. The positioning post 26 moves relative to the first screw 12 in the positioning groove 133 along the axial direction. Furthermore, the positioning post 26 limits the positioning groove 133 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first screw 12.

[0068] The shape and size of the positioning post 26 match the positioning groove 133 to ensure accurate positioning of the connecting section 13 between the second component 2 and the first component 1, and effectively prevent relative movement and misalignment between the first component 1 and the second component 2, thereby improving connection accuracy.

[0069] In one embodiment, the size of the positioning post 26 gradually decreases along the direction close to the head of the first screw 12, forming a conical or wedge-shaped structure, and the groove depth of the positioning groove 133 gradually decreases along the direction close to the head of the first screw 12.

[0070] The size of the positioning post 26 is perpendicular to the axial dimension of the first screw 12, and the groove depth of the positioning groove 133 is perpendicular to the axial dimension of the first screw.

[0071] In an optional embodiment, the cover 11 and the connecting segment 13 are connected by a snap-fit. Specifically, the end of the cover 11 is bent to form a first bent portion 111 and a second bent portion 112, and both the first bent portion 111 and the second bent portion 112 are provided with a fixing opening 110. The connecting segment 13 includes a wedge-shaped buckle 134, which includes a large end and a small end connected to each other. The large end snaps into the fixing opening 110 to connect the cover 11 and the connecting segment 13.

[0072] The aforementioned wedge-shaped buckle 134 is disposed on two opposite sides of the connecting section 13 and is matched with the fixing port 110. The large end and the small end of the wedge-shaped port are connected as a whole. The large end is the wider part of the wedge-shaped buckle 134, which is used to engage the fixing port 110. The small end is narrower than the large end, which facilitates the insertion and positioning of the fixing port 110.

[0073] When the cover 11 is connected to the connecting section 13, the fixing openings 110 of the first bend 111 and the second bend 112 on the cover 11 are first guided from the small end of the wedge buckle 134 to the large end of the wedge buckle 134, so that the large end of the wedge buckle 134 is precisely engaged in the fixing opening 110. When the large end of the wedge buckle 134 is engaged in the fixing opening 110, the fixing opening 110 is firmly fixed, so that the connection between the cover 11 and the connecting section 13 remains stable even when subjected to external force. The connection method between the wedge buckle 134 and the fixing opening 110 is not only simple and easy to implement, but also provides extremely high stability.

[0074] This application also provides a door assembly, which includes the aforementioned adjusting member 100.

[0075] Specifically, the door assembly includes a door body 200 and a decorative panel 300. The first component 1 is connected to the door body 200, and the second component 2 is connected to the decorative panel 300. When the first component 1 translates relative to the second component 2, the decorative panel 300 moves relative to the door body 200 along the axial direction of the first screw 12.

[0076] The first component 1 is connected to the second component 2 by the first screw 12, and the first component 1 is connected to the refrigerator door 200 by the second screw. The second component 2 is connected to the decorative panel 300 by the first fastener. Adjusting the screw depth of the first screw 12 in the screw hole 21 of the second component 2 adjusts the amount of translation of the first component 1 relative to the second component 2 in the axial direction of the first screw 12, thereby adjusting the amount of translation of the decorative panel 300 relative to the door 200 in the axial direction of the first screw 12. By adjusting the clearance fit between the adjusting fixing hole 23 of the second component 2 and the first fastener, the amount of translation of the second component 2 and the decorative panel 300 in the plane perpendicular to the first screw 12 is adjusted. Since the second component 2 is connected to the first component 1 and thus to the door 200, adjusting the amount of translation of the second component 2 and the decorative panel 300 in the plane perpendicular to the first screw 12 also adjusts the amount of translation of the decorative panel 300 relative to the door 200 in the plane perpendicular to the first screw 12.

[0077] In addition, an adjustment unit 400 is also included. The adjustment unit 400 and the adjustment member 100 are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the door assembly. The adjustment unit 400 includes a decorative panel fixing member 41 and an adjustment beam 42.

[0078] The decorative panel fastener 41 includes a first fixing wall 411 and a first connecting wall 412 arranged vertically. The first fixing wall 411 is fixedly connected to the decorative panel 300. The first connecting wall 412 is provided with adjustment holes in different length directions. Specifically, it includes an adjustment hole in the length direction perpendicular to the plane where the first fixing wall 411 is located, as the first adjustment hole 4121, and an adjustment hole in the length direction parallel to the plane where the first fixing wall 411 is located, as the second adjustment hole 4122.

[0079] The adjusting beam 42 is connected to the door body 200; and the first connecting wall 412 is sandwiched between the adjusting beam 42 and the door body 200;

[0080] The adjusting beam 42 also includes an adjusting cam 43 corresponding to the adjusting hole. When the end of the adjusting cam 43 away from the adjusting beam 42 is slidably disposed in the first adjusting hole 4121 or the second adjusting hole 4122, and a displacement is generated in the first adjusting hole 4121 or the second adjusting hole 4122, the door body 200 generates a corresponding displacement relative to the decorative panel 300.

[0081] The first connecting wall 412 forms an adjustable connection structure between the adjusting beam 42 and the decorative panel 300. When it is necessary to adjust the relative position between the door body 200 and the decorative panel 300 in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the door body 200, this can be achieved by moving the adjusting cam 43. The movement of the adjusting cam 43 within the adjusting hole will cause the first connecting wall 412 to move together, that is, to move the decorative panel fixing member 41 together, thereby causing the decorative panel 300 to be displaced relative to the door body 200. Specifically, the adjusting cam 43 moves within the first adjusting hole 4121, causing the decorative panel 300 to be displaced in a direction perpendicular to the door body 200; the adjusting cam 43 moves within the second adjusting hole 4122, causing the decorative panel 300 to move parallel to the first connecting wall 412 in a direction parallel to the plane of the door body 200.

[0082] In addition, the adjustment unit 400 also includes at least one up-and-down adjustment bolt 44, which is perpendicular to the first connecting wall 412 and is connected to the adjustment beam 42, the first connecting wall 412 and the door body 200 in sequence. By adjusting the depth of the door body 200 through the up-and-down adjustment bolt 44, the displacement of the decorative panel 300 and the door body 200 in the axial direction of the up-and-down adjustment bolt 44 can be adjusted.

[0083] The adjustment unit 400 and the adjustment component 100 can work together to adjust the positional relationship between the decorative panel 300 and the door body 200.

[0084] This application also provides a refrigerator, including a cabinet and a door assembly as described above, wherein the door 200 is connected to the cabinet.

[0085] This application relates to an adjustment component 100, a door assembly, and a refrigerator. The adjustment component 100 includes a first component 1 and a second component 2 connected to each other. The first component 1 is connected to the door 200 and includes a cover 11, a first screw 12, and a connecting section 13. The cover 11 is connected to the connecting section 13 and forms a receiving space 131 for accommodating the head end of the first screw 12. The second component 2 is connected to a decorative panel 300 and includes a screw hole 21. The tip of the first screw 12 passes through the connecting section 13 and extends into the screw hole 21. When the tip rotates in the screw hole 21, the second component 2 drives the decorative panel 300 to move relative to the door 200 along the axial direction of the first screw 12. The adjustment component of this application allows for flexible adjustment of the positional relationship between the first component and the second component without complete disassembly, simplifying the adjustment process.

[0086] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. 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 those different embodiments or examples.

[0087] This application has been described with reference to the above-mentioned embodiments; however, the above embodiments are merely examples for implementing this application. It must be noted that the disclosed embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. On the contrary, any modifications and refinements made without departing from the spirit and scope of this application are within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. An adjusting member, characterized in that, Including a first component (1) and a second component (2) that are connected to each other: The first component (1) includes a cover (11), a first screw (12) and a connecting section (13). The first screw (12) includes a head end and a tip connected together. The cover (11) is connected to the connecting section (13) to form a receiving space (131) for receiving the head end. The second component (2) includes a screw hole (21); The tip passes through the connecting section (13) and extends into the screw hole (21). When the tip rotates in the screw hole (21), the second component (2) translates relative to the first component (1) in the axial direction of the first screw (12).

2. The adjusting member according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting segment (13) further includes a receiving cavity, and the second component (2) includes a connecting protrusion (22) provided with a screw hole (21), the connecting protrusion (22) being received in the receiving cavity, the tip passing through the connecting segment (13) and extending into the screw hole (21).

3. The adjusting member according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second component (2) further includes at least one adjusting fixing hole (23) and a first fixing member passing through the adjusting fixing hole (23). The adjusting fixing hole (23) and the first fixing member are in clearance fit. When the adjusting fixing hole (23) is displaced relative to the first fixing member, the second component (2) is translated in a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the first screw (12).

4. The adjusting member according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting section (13) further includes a first sidewall parallel to the axial direction of the first screw (12), and the second component (2) includes an opposing sidewall that contacts and engages with the first sidewall, and at least one of the first sidewall and the opposing sidewall is provided with an anti-slip protrusion.

5. The adjusting member according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first component (1) further includes at least one second screw. The opposite sidewall is provided with an elongated hole (25) corresponding to the second screw. The elongated hole (25) has a first length along the axis of the first screw (12) and a second length along the axis perpendicular to the first screw (12). The first length is greater than the second length. The second screw extends through the connecting section (13) to the elongated hole (25). When the first component (1) translates relative to the second component (2), the second screw slides in the elongated hole (25) along the first length direction.

6. The adjusting member according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting section (13) has at least one sidewall parallel to the first screw (12) with a positioning groove (133), and the second component (2) has a positioning post (26) that contacts and engages with the positioning groove (133).

7. The adjusting member according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the cover (11) is bent to form a first bent portion (111) and a second bent portion (112), and both the first bent portion (111) and the second bent portion (112) are provided with a fixing port (110). The connecting section (13) includes a wedge buckle (134), which includes a large end and a small end connected to each other. The large end engages with the fixing port (110) to connect the cover (11) and the connecting section (13).

8. A door assembly, characterized in that, The door assembly includes the adjusting member (100) as described in any one of claims 1-7.

9. The door assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The door assembly includes a door body (200) and a decorative panel (300). The first component (1) is connected to the door body (200), and the second component (2) is connected to the decorative panel (300). When the first component (1) translates relative to the second component (2), the decorative panel (300) moves relative to the door body (200) along the axial direction of the first screw (12).

10. The door assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes an adjustment unit (400), which and the adjustment member (100) are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the door assembly. The adjustment unit (400) includes a decorative panel fixing member (41) and an adjustment beam (42). The decorative panel fastener (41) includes a first fixed wall (411) and a first connecting wall (412) arranged vertically. The first fixed wall (411) is fixedly connected to the decorative panel (300), and the first connecting wall (412) is provided with adjustment holes in different length directions. The adjusting beam (42) is connected to the door body (200); and the first connecting wall (412) is sandwiched between the adjusting beam (42) and the door body (200); The adjusting beam (42) also includes an adjusting cam (43) corresponding to the adjusting hole. When the adjusting cam (43) generates a displacement in the adjusting hole, the door body (200) generates a corresponding displacement relative to the decorative panel (300).

11. A refrigerator, characterized in that, It includes a housing and a door assembly as described in claims 8-10, wherein the door (200) is connected to the housing.

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