A kettle, a cabinet door and a refrigerator

Abstract

The application provides a kettle, a box door and a refrigerator. The kettle comprises a kettle body, a kettle cover and a water outlet structure. The kettle body forms a storage space for storing water, and the kettle cover is arranged on the kettle body. The water outlet structure comprises a water outlet and a splash-proof component. The water outlet is arranged on the kettle body or the kettle cover and communicates with the storage space. The splash-proof component is arranged in the storage space and is arranged in a spaced manner with the water outlet. The normal projection of the splash-proof component on the kettle body or the kettle cover covers at least part of the area of the water outlet. By arranging the splash-proof component, the normal projection of the splash-proof component on the kettle body or the kettle cover can cover at least part of the area of the water outlet, so that water in the kettle can be prevented from splashing out of the water outlet as much as possible, and the structure is simple.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, to a kettle, cabinet door, and refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] During the process of taking the kettle out and putting it in, the water inside is prone to shaking and surging due to inertia. If the speed of taking it out and putting it in is too fast, the water inside the kettle may surge too high and overflow from the spout, splashing onto the outside of the kettle and affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a kettle, cabinet door, and refrigerator that can minimize the splashing of water from the kettle's spout, and has a simple structure.

[0004] Specifically, this application is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0005] This application provides a kettle, including: a kettle body, a kettle lid, and a water spout structure;

[0006] The kettle body forms a storage space for storing water, and the kettle lid is placed on the kettle body;

[0007] The water outlet structure includes a water outlet and a splash-proof component; the water outlet is disposed on the body of the kettle or the lid of the kettle and communicates with the storage space; the splash-proof component is disposed within the storage space and spaced apart from the water outlet; the orthographic projection of the splash-proof component on the body of the kettle or the lid of the kettle covers at least a portion of the area of ​​the water outlet.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first end of the splash-proof component is connected to the inner wall of the kettle body or the inner wall of the kettle lid, and the second end extends toward the water outlet to be opposite the water outlet.

[0009] In one embodiment, the kettle includes a lid, the lid including a lid body and a flange extending from the lid body;

[0010] The water outlet is disposed on the flange portion; the water outlet includes a central water outlet area and a side water outlet area; the side water outlet areas are located on opposite sides of the central water outlet area along the length direction of the flange portion and are connected to the central water outlet area;

[0011] The dimension by which the side water outlet area extends in the width direction of the flange is smaller than the dimension by which the middle water outlet area extends in the width direction of the flange.

[0012] In one embodiment, the splash-proof component includes a first water-blocking part and a second water-blocking part;

[0013] One end of the first water-blocking part and the second water-blocking part are connected to each other and face the central water outlet area; the other end is away from each other and extends obliquely away from the side water outlet area.

[0014] In one embodiment, the connection between the first water-blocking part and the second water-blocking part is a smooth transition.

[0015] In one embodiment, one of the portion of the cover body and the portion of the flange located below the water outlet is connected to the splash-proof component, and the other is connected to or abuts against the splash-proof component;

[0016] The end of the anti-splash component that mates with the cover body is the first end, and the end of the anti-splash component that mates with the portion of the flange located below the water outlet is the second end;

[0017] The dimension of the first end extending along the length direction of the flange is greater than the dimension of the second end extending along the length direction of the flange.

[0018] In one embodiment, the kettle body is provided with a spout, which is located outside the water outlet and is disposed opposite to the water outlet;

[0019] The lid also includes a stop portion that extends outward from the flange portion; the stop portion is located below the water outlet and abuts against the inner side of the spout.

[0020] In one embodiment, the lid further includes a sealing ring; the portion of the flange above the outlet is provided with a mounting portion for mounting the sealing ring.

[0021] In one embodiment, the sealing ring includes a plurality of corner portions and a straight portion located between two adjacent corner portions; the cross-sectional area of ​​the corner portions is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the straight portion.

[0022] In one embodiment, the kettle further includes a water filling structure;

[0023] The water injection structure can be movably installed on the kettle body or the kettle lid;

[0024] The water injection structure includes a water injection section and a water outlet section; the water injection structure has a water injection position, in which at least a portion of the water injection section is movable to expose the side of the kettle body or the kettle lid, and the water outlet section is movable to communicate with the storage space.

[0025] In one embodiment, the water-filling structure further includes a stop-filling position; in the stop-filling position, the water-filling part is movable to be concealed inside the body of the kettle or the lid.

[0026] In one embodiment, one of the water-filling structure and the kettle body is provided with a sliding part, and the other is provided with a sliding engagement part; or, one of the water-filling structure and the kettle lid is provided with a sliding part, and the other is provided with a sliding engagement part.

[0027] The sliding part slides into the sliding engagement part so that the water injection structure can slide between the water injection position and the stop injection position.

[0028] In one embodiment, one of the sliding portion and the sliding mating portion is provided with a locking member, and the other is provided with a locking mating member;

[0029] In the water-filling position, the locking member and the locking engagement member are separated; in the water-stopping position, the locking member and the locking engagement member engage to lock the water-filling structure to the kettle body or the kettle lid.

[0030] In one embodiment, one of the water-filling structure and the kettle body is provided with a rotating part, and the other is provided with a rotating fitting part; or, one of the water-filling structure and the kettle lid is provided with a rotating part, and the other is provided with a rotating fitting part.

[0031] The rotating part cooperates with the rotating mating part so that the water injection structure can rotate between the water injection position and the stop injection position.

[0032] In one embodiment, the water injection structure includes a water injection body and a water injection groove formed inwardly from the water injection body; the top opening of the water injection groove is configured as the water injection part.

[0033] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the peripheral wall of the water injection tank surrounding the top opening is provided with an overflow prevention structure;

[0034] And / or, the bottom wall of the water injection tank extends downward at an angle away from the top opening; the lower side of the bottom wall of the water injection tank is connected to the water outlet.

[0035] And / or, the water-filling structure further includes a handle disposed on one side of the water-filling body and protruding to the outside of the kettle body or the kettle lid.

[0036] This application also provides a cabinet door, on the inside of which a kettle as described in any of the above descriptions is installed.

[0037] Optionally, the inner side of the cabinet door is provided with a receiving chamber for installing the kettle, and the side of the cabinet door extending along the thickness direction is provided with an opening;

[0038] The kettle is installed in the receiving cavity through the opening.

[0039] In another aspect, this application provides a refrigerator, including a door as described in any of the above descriptions.

[0040] The technical solution provided in this application can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0041] This application provides a kettle, cabinet door, and refrigerator. By incorporating a splash-proof component, the splash-proof component's orthogonal projection on the kettle body or lid can cover at least a portion of the water outlet, thereby minimizing the risk of water splashing out of the kettle from the outlet. The structure is simple. Attached Figure Description

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a kettle shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0043] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of a kettle shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0044] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of a kettle shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0045] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the water outlet structure installed on the lid of the kettle, as shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0046] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0047] Figure 6 This is a front view of the water outlet structure installed on the lid of a kettle, as shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0048] Figure 7 This is a front view of a sealing ring installed on a kettle lid, as shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0049] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water filling structure in the kettle when it is in the water filling position, as shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0050] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a kettle with the water filling structure in the stopped position, as shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0051] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the water injection structure shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0052] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a kettle lid shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0053] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a cabinet door without a kettle installed, as shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0054] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a kettle in its installation position, as shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0055] Figure 14 This is a side view of a kettle in an installation or transition position, as shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0056] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 A cross-sectional view of the medium-sized water kettle along the BB direction when it is installed.

[0057] Figure 16 yes Figure 14 A cross-sectional view of the medium-sized kettle along the BB direction at the transition position.

[0058] Figure 17 yes Figure 16 Enlarged view of point B.

[0059] Figure 18 yes Figure 14 A cross-sectional view of the middle water kettle along the AA direction at the transition position.

[0060] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the receiving chamber shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0061] Figure 20 This is a cross-sectional view of the accommodating chamber shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0062] Figure 21 This is an exemplary embodiment of the present application illustrating the installation of a water pump, a water valve, and a kettle.

[0063] Reference numerals: 1. Kettle; 111. Storage space; 112. Kettle body; 1121. Spout; 113. Lid; 1130. Spout; 1131. Lid body; 1132. Flange; 11321. Mounting part; 1133. Stop; 1134. Sealing ring; 1134a. Corner part; 1134b. Straight part; 1135. Outer shell; 114. Sliding part; 1141. Locking element; 115. Outer wall of kettle body; 116. Bottom wall of kettle; 12. Water outlet structure; 121. Water outlet; 121a. Central water outlet area; 121b 1. Side water outlet area; 122. Anti-splash component; 122a. First end; 122b. Second end; 1221. First water-blocking part; 1222. Second water-blocking part; 13. Water injection structure; 131. Water injection part; 132. Water outlet part; 133. Sliding fit part; 1331. Locking fit part; 134. Water injection body; 135. Water injection tank; 1351. Top slot; 1352. Peripheral wall; 1353. Bottom wall; 136. Anti-overflow structure; 137. Handhold part; 2. Box door; 21. Receiving chamber; 211. Pipe interface; 212. Radial clearance ( r ) ; 213, limiting structure; 2131, limiting rib; 214, chamber side wall; 215, chamber top wall; 216, chamber bottom wall; 217, guide component; 2171, guide surface; 218, opening; 22, cabinet door body; 23, kettle rack; 24, water circuit device; 241, water pump; 242, water valve. Detailed Implementation

[0064] The technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0065] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0066] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0067] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a kettle 1, including a kettle body 112, a kettle lid 113, and a water outlet structure 12. The kettle body 112 forms a storage space 111 for storing water, and the kettle lid 113 covers the kettle body 112. The water outlet structure 12 includes a water outlet 121 and a splash guard 122. The water outlet 121 is disposed on the kettle body 112 or the kettle lid 113 and communicates with the storage space 111. The splash guard 122 is disposed within the storage space 111 and spaced apart from the water outlet 121. The orthographic projection of the splash guard 122 on the kettle body 112 or the kettle lid 113 covers at least a portion of the water outlet 121.

[0068] This application, by providing a splash-proof component 122, can cover at least a portion of the spout 121 due to the orthographic projection of the splash-proof component 122 on the body 112 or lid 113, thereby minimizing water splashing from the spout 121 into the kettle 1. The structure is simple. For example, the orthographic projection of the splash-proof component 122 on the body 112 or lid 113 can be slightly smaller than the entire area of ​​the spout 121, thus preventing a large amount of water from splashing out of the kettle 1. Of course, in order to completely cover the spout 121 with the splash-proof component 122, in other examples, the orthographic projection of the splash-proof component 122 on the body 112 or lid 113 completely covers the entire area of ​​the spout 121, thereby preventing water from splashing out of the kettle 1 from all directions as much as possible.

[0069] When water is poured out of the kettle 1, the water can flow out of the outlet 121 along the area between the anti-splash component 122 and the outlet 121. Therefore, the setting of the anti-splash component 122 does not affect the normal pouring of water from the kettle 1.

[0070] In one embodiment, the first end 122a of the splash-proof component 122 is connected to the inner wall of the body 112, and the second end 122b extends toward the outlet 121 to be opposite to the outlet 121 (not shown in the figure). Thus, the body 112 can provide a cavity for receiving the splash-proof component 122 to achieve the purpose of splash protection.

[0071] It should be noted that the splash-proof component 122 can be integrally formed with the body 112, or it can be processed separately and then connected together.

[0072] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5In one embodiment, the first end 122a of the splash-proof component 122 is connected to the inner wall of the lid 113, and the second end 122b extends towards the water outlet 121 to be opposite to the water outlet 121. This avoids the splash-proof component 122 occupying the storage space 111 inside the kettle body 112, achieving the purpose of splash prevention without affecting the water storage capacity.

[0073] It should be noted that the splash-proof component 122 can be integrally formed with the lid 113, or it can be processed separately and then connected together.

[0074] Please see Figure 6 In one embodiment, the lid 113 includes a lid body 1131 and a flange 1132 extending from the lid body 1131. The water outlet 121 is disposed on the flange 1132. The water outlet 121 includes a central water outlet area 121a and a side water outlet area 121b. The side water outlet areas 121b are located on opposite sides of the central water outlet area 121a along the length direction of the flange 1132 and communicate with the central water outlet area 121a. The dimension by which the side water outlet areas 121b extend in the width direction of the flange 1132 is smaller than the dimension by which the central water outlet area 121a extends in the width direction of the flange 1132.

[0075] In this embodiment, the anti-splash component of the kettle guides the water flow from the center of the area directly opposite the outlet to both sides of the outlet. The side outlet areas 121b on both sides of the outlet 121 have a larger water flow, resulting in a smaller water flow in the central outlet area 121a located in the middle of the outlet 121. This application addresses this by extending the side outlet areas 121b along the length of the flange 1132, i.e., along... Figure 6 The dimension extending vertically is smaller than that of the central water outlet area 121a in the width direction of the flange portion 1132, that is, along... Figure 6 The dimensions extend vertically. By coordinating the anti-splash components with the size of the water outlet, the water flow rate of the side water outlet area 121b can be relatively reduced, while the water flow rate of the central water outlet area 121a can be relatively increased. This makes the water flow state of the water outlet 121 more in line with the natural water flow state and improves the appearance of the water flow.

[0076] Please continue reading. Figure 5 and Figure 6In one embodiment, the splash-proof component 122 includes a first water-blocking portion 1221 and a second water-blocking portion 1222. One end of the first water-blocking portion 1221 and the second water-blocking portion 1222 are connected to each other and face the central water outlet area 121a. The other end extends away from each other and obliquely away from the side water outlet area 121b. Thus, the two obliquely arranged water-blocking portions in the splash-proof component 122 can guide the water flow to flow quickly between the splash-proof component 122 and the water outlet 121, thereby improving the water discharge efficiency.

[0077] Please continue reading. Figure 5 and Figure 6 In one embodiment, the connection between the first water-blocking portion 1221 and the second water-blocking portion 1222 is a smooth transition. In other words, the smooth transition area between the first water-blocking portion 1221 and the second water-blocking portion 1222 allows the anti-splash component 122 to form a structure that is wide on both sides and narrow in the middle, so that the narrower part of the anti-splash component 122 is opposite to the central water outlet area 121a. This further improves the water outlet condition of the water outlet 121.

[0078] Please continue reading. Figure 5 and Figure 6 In one embodiment, one of the portions of the cover body 1131 and the flange portion 1132 located below the water outlet 121 is connected to the splash guard 122, and the other is connected to or abuts against the splash guard 122.

[0079] The end of the splash-proof component 122 that mates with the cover body 1131 is the first end 122a, and the end of the splash-proof component 122 that mates with the portion of the flange 1132 located below the water outlet 121 is the second end 122b. The first end 122a extends along the length of the flange 1132, i.e., along... Figure 6 The dimension extending in the left-right direction is greater than that of the second end 122b along the length direction of the flange portion 1132, i.e., along... Figure 6 The dimensions extending in the left and right directions. By setting the size of the first end 122a of the splash guard 122 to be smaller than the size of the second end 122b of the splash guard 122, when water is poured from the kettle 1, most of the water flow can be guided to the outlet 121 by the smaller first end 122a of the splash guard 122, so as to further improve the water output of the outlet 121.

[0080] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7In one embodiment, the kettle body 112 is provided with a spout 1121, which is located outside the water outlet 121 and is disposed opposite to the water outlet 121. The kettle lid 113 also includes a stop portion 1133 formed by bending outward from the flange portion 1132; the stop portion 1133 is located below the water outlet 121 and abuts against the inner side of the spout 1121. By providing the stop portion 1133 on the kettle lid 113, the leakage of water from other areas of the kettle 1 outside the kettle 1 can be minimized. Exemplarily, the stop portion 1133 can be made into a sheet-like baffle; of course, in other embodiments, it can also be a non-sheet-like irregular structure.

[0081] Please continue reading. Figure 3 and Figure 7 In one embodiment, the lid 113 further includes a sealing ring 1134. The portion of the flange 1132 above the outlet 121 is provided with a mounting portion 11321 for mounting the sealing ring 1134. This fills the gap between the body 112 and the lid 113, preventing water from flowing out from the gap between them.

[0082] Please continue reading. Figure 3 and Figure 7 In one embodiment, the sealing ring 1134 includes a plurality of corner portions 1134a and a straight portion 1134b located between two adjacent corner portions 1134a. The cross-sectional area of ​​the corner portions 1134a is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the straight portion 1134b. This increases the contact friction between the corners of the sealing ring 1134 and the lid 113, allowing the sealing ring 1134 to be more securely installed on the lid 113.

[0083] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9 The kettle 1 provided in this application also includes a water-filling structure 13. The kettle 1 has a storage space 111 for storing water. The water-filling structure 13 is movably installed on the kettle body 112 or the kettle lid 113, and the water-filling structure 13 includes a water-filling part 131 and a water-dispensing part 132. Figure 8As shown, the water-filling structure 13 has a water-filling position. In this position, at least a portion of the water-filling part 131 is movable to expose the side of the kettle body 112 or the kettle lid 113, and the water outlet 132 is movable to communicate with the storage space 111. Exemplarily, when the kettle 1 needs to be filled with water, the water-filling structure 13 can be moved to the water-filling position. In this position, a portion of the water-filling part 131 can be movable to expose the side of the kettle body 112 or the kettle lid 113 to meet the need for a small amount of water to be poured into the kettle 1 from the side of the kettle body 112 or the kettle lid 113. Of course, in other embodiments, in the water-filling position, the entire structure of the water-filling part 131 is movable to expose the side of the kettle body 112 or the kettle lid 113 to meet the need for a large amount of water to be poured into the kettle 1 from the side of the kettle body 112 or the kettle lid 113.

[0084] The kettle 1 provided in this application allows the water filling structure 13 to be moved to the water filling position when water needs to be filled. This allows at least a portion of the water filling part 131 to be moved to expose the side of the kettle body 112 or the kettle lid 113, thereby enabling water to be filled into the kettle 1 from the side of the kettle body 112 or the kettle lid 113, avoiding the occupation of the top space of the kettle 1. The structure is simple.

[0085] In one embodiment, the water inlet structure 13 is movably mounted to the kettle body 112 (not shown in the figure). By movably mounting the water inlet structure 13 to the kettle body 112, interference with other functional components integrated with the kettle lid 113, such as the water outlet 121, can be avoided. In one embodiment, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the water-filling structure 13 is movably installed on the lid 113. This avoids disrupting the visual continuity of the kettle body 112, ensuring the integrity of the kettle body 112.

[0086] It should be noted that the lid 113 can be rotatably mounted on the body 112 via a rotating component, which includes, but is not limited to, a rotating shaft. Of course, in other examples, the lid 113 can also be detachably connected to the body 112, for example, through a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0087] Please continue reading. Figure 9In one embodiment, the water-filling structure 13 further includes a stop-filling position. In this stop-filling position, the water-filling part 131 is movable to be concealed inside the body 112 or the lid 113. Therefore, when the kettle 1 stops filling, external dust and other contaminants can be prevented from falling into the kettle 1 through the water-filling part 131. Furthermore, in some embodiments, in this stop-filling position, the water outlet 132 of the water-filling structure 13 can be movable to be disconnected from the storage space 111. This prevents water in the kettle 1 from flowing back from the water outlet 132 to the water-filling part 131, thus preventing water from spilling out of the kettle 1.

[0088] Please see Figure 10 and Figure 11 In one embodiment, one of the water-filling structure 13 and the kettle body 112 is provided with a sliding part 114, and the other is provided with a sliding engagement part 133. Alternatively, one of the water-filling structure 13 and the kettle lid 113 is provided with a sliding part 114, and the other is provided with a sliding engagement part 113.

[0089] The sliding part 114 and the sliding engagement part 133 are slidably engaged, allowing the water injection structure 13 to slide between the water injection position and the stop injection position. Thus, the user can open or close the water injection part 131 by pulling the water injection structure 13 in a specific direction. The sliding part 114 and the sliding engagement part 133 can be grooves or rails, but are not limited to these.

[0090] For example, the water filling structure 13 is configured as a square water filling box. The top of the square water filling box is provided with a water filling part 131, and the bottom of the square water filling box is provided with a water outlet part 132. The side of the square water filling box is provided with a slide rail, and the inner wall of the kettle body 112 or the kettle lid 113 that mates with the square water filling box is provided with a sliding groove. Of course, the shape of the water filling structure 13 is not limited to this.

[0091] Please continue reading. Figure 10 and Figure 11 In one embodiment, one of the sliding portion 114 and the sliding engagement portion 133 is provided with a locking member 1141, and the other is provided with a locking engagement member 1331. In the water-filling position, the locking member 1141 and the locking engagement member 1331 are separated; in the stopped-pouring position, the locking member 1141 and the locking engagement member 1331 engage to lock the water-filling structure 13 to the kettle body 112 or the kettle lid 113. This prevents the water-filling structure 13 from shaking in the stopped-pouring position.

[0092] Please see Figures 9 to 11For example, the locking member 1141 can be a locking groove provided in the sliding portion 114, and the locking mating member 1331 can be a locking protrusion provided in the sliding mating portion 133. In the water-filling position, the locking protrusion and the locking groove are separated. In the water-stopping position, the locking protrusion extends into the locking groove and engages with the locking groove to lock the water-filling structure 13 to the kettle body 112 or the kettle lid 113.

[0093] In other embodiments, the locking fitting 1331 further includes a locking spring disposed at the end of the locking protrusion. In the stopped position, the locking protrusion extends into the locking groove, and the locking spring is compressed, possessing a certain elastic potential energy. In the water-filling position, the locking protrusion is controlled to separate from the locking groove, at which point the locking spring quickly returns to its natural state to assist the water-filling device in ejecting.

[0094] In one embodiment, one of the water-filling structure 13 and the kettle body 112 is provided with a rotating part, and the other is provided with a rotating fitting part (not shown in the figure). Alternatively, one of the water-filling structure 13 and the kettle lid 113 is provided with a rotating part, and the other is provided with a rotating fitting part (not shown in the figure).

[0095] The rotating part cooperates with the rotating mating part to allow the water injection structure 13 to rotate between the water injection position and the stop injection position. Thus, the user can open or close the water injection part 131 by rotating the water injection structure 13 in a specific direction. The rotating part and the rotating mating part can be a shaft and a bushing, but are not limited to these.

[0096] For example, the water injection structure 13 can be configured as a cylindrical water injection box, with a water injection portion 131 on one end of the cylindrical water injection box peripheral wall 1352 and a water outlet portion 132 on the other end of the cylindrical water injection box peripheral wall 1352, the water injection portion 131 and the water outlet portion 132 being arranged back to back. Of course, the shape of the water injection structure 13 is not limited to this.

[0097] Please continue reading. Figure 10 In one embodiment, the water injection structure 13 includes a water injection body 134 and a water injection groove 135 formed inwardly from the water injection body 134; the top opening 1351 of the water injection groove 135 is configured as the water injection portion 131. Thus, when water is injected into the top opening 1351, the water injection groove 135 can buffer the water flow and slow down the injection speed. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the peripheral wall 1352 of the water injection groove 135 surrounding the top opening 1351 is provided with an overflow prevention structure 136. This prevents water from overflowing from the peripheral wall 1352 of the water injection groove 135. Exemplarily, the overflow prevention structure 136 can be an overflow prevention flange provided at the edge of at least a portion of the peripheral wall 1352, but it is not limited to this.

[0098] Please continue reading. Figure 10 In one embodiment, the bottom wall 1353 of the water injection tank 135 extends downward at an angle away from the top opening 1351; the lower side of the bottom wall 1353 of the water injection tank 135 communicates with the water outlet 132. When the bottom wall 1353 of the water injection tank 135 extends downward at an angle, there will be a higher side and a lower side of the bottom wall 1353. By communicating the lower side with the water outlet 132, this application facilitates the guidance of water to the water outlet 132, making the water injection process smoother. For example, when the water injection tank 135 has a water outlet 132 on the bottom wall 1353 opposite to the top opening 1351, the water outlet 132 is located on the lower side of the bottom wall 1353 of the water injection tank 135. In other examples, the water outlet 132 is located on the side wall of the lower side of the bottom wall 1353 of the water injection tank 135.

[0099] Please continue reading. Figure 10 In one embodiment, the water-filling structure 13 further includes a handle 137 disposed on one side of the water-filling body 134 and protruding to the outside of the kettle body 112 or the kettle lid 113. This allows the user to easily drive the water-filling structure 13 using the handle 137. For example, when the water-filling structure 13 is a push-pull water-filling box, the handle 137 can be designed as a grip. As another example, when the water-filling structure 13 is a rotatable water-filling box, the handle 137 can be designed as a knob.

[0100] This application also provides a cabinet door 2, on the inside of which a kettle 1 as described above is installed. By integrating the kettle 1 into the inside of the cabinet door 2, internal space in the refrigerator compartment can be saved. Exemplarily, when the kettle 1 is installed inside the cabinet door 2, no additional space needs to be reserved between the top of the kettle 1 and the cabinet door 2.

[0101] Please see Figure 12 and Figure 13 The inner side of the door 2 is provided with a receiving chamber 21 for installing the kettle 1, and the side of the door 2 extending along its thickness direction has an opening. The kettle 1 is installed in the receiving chamber 21 through the opening. Thus, after the door 2 is opened to a certain angle, the kettle 1 can be installed in the receiving chamber 21 from the side of the door 2, which is a simple structure.

[0102] In one embodiment, the cabinet door 2 further includes a pipe interface 211 disposed in the receiving chamber 21. The pipe interface 211 is used for installing external pipes. The receiving chamber 21 has an installation position and a transition position for installing the kettle 1. (See also...) Figure 14 and Figure 15The kettle body 112 is provided with a spout 1130. In the installation position, the kettle 1 is installed in place, and the spout 1130 extends into the pipe interface 211, forming a radial gap (r) 212 between it and the pipe interface 211.

[0103] Please see Figure 12 , Figure 16 and Figure 17 At the transition position, at least a portion of the structure of the kettle 1 is located within the receiving chamber 21. The receiving chamber 21 includes two limiting structures 213 disposed opposite each other in any direction, and the kettle body 112 includes an outer wall 115 of the kettle body disposed adjacent to each of the limiting structures 213. The sum of the distances between the two limiting structures 213 and their respective adjacent outer walls 115 is less than the radial gap 212.

[0104] During assembly, kettle 1 needs to pass through a transition position before reaching the installation position. After kettle 1 reaches the installation position, it can be installed in place relative to the receiving chamber 21 of the door 2. At this time, the spout 1130 of the kettle body 112 can extend into the pipe interface 211, and a radial gap (r) 212 will be formed between it and the pipe interface 211. This radial gap (r) 212 is used to connect the external pipe to the spout 1130 of the kettle body 112.

[0105] This application ensures that, at the transition position, the sum of the distances between the two limiting structures 213, which are positioned opposite each other in any direction within the receiving chamber 21, and their respective adjacent outer walls 115 of the kettle body is less than the radial clearance (r) 212. Thus, when the kettle 1 reaches the transition position, it ensures that the spout 1130 of the kettle body 112 is pre-aligned with the pipe interface 211, guaranteeing that the spout 1130 faces the pipe interface 211. This minimizes the movement deviation of the kettle 1 as it moves further from the transition position to the installation position, ensuring smooth connection between the spout 1130 and the external pipe, and improving the water supply effect.

[0106] Wherein, radial clearance (r) 212 refers to the radial distance between the outer peripheral wall 1352 of the outlet 1130 and the inner peripheral wall 1352 of the pipe interface 211; or, the radial distance between the outer peripheral wall 1352 of the outlet 1130 and the outer peripheral wall 1352 of the pipe interface 211.

[0107] It should be noted that the door 2 typically includes a door body 22, and the aforementioned receiving chamber 21 for accommodating the kettle 1 can be directly formed inside the door body 22. Of course, in other examples, the door 2 may also include a kettle rack 23 installed inside the door body 22, and the aforementioned receiving chamber 21 for accommodating the kettle 1 can be directly formed in the kettle rack 23.

[0108] In one embodiment, the sum of the distances between all the limiting structures 213 arranged opposite each other in each direction of the receiving chamber 21 and their respective adjacent outer walls 115 of the kettle body is less than the radial clearance (r) 212. Therefore, after the kettle 1 reaches the transition position and achieves pre-alignment, even if movement deviation occurs during the subsequent movement from the transition position to the installation position, since the sum of the allowable deviation distances in each direction of the receiving chamber 21 is less than the radial clearance (r) 212, the spout 1130 of the kettle body 112 will not deviate significantly from the pipe interface 211. This further ensures smooth connection between the kettle 1 and the external pipe after installation.

[0109] Please see Figure 14 and Figure 19 In one embodiment, the receiving chamber 21 includes two chamber sidewalls 214 disposed opposite each other along the length direction perpendicular to the door 2. The limiting structure 213 includes limiting ribs 2131 disposed on the chamber sidewalls 214. Thus, the kettle 1 can cooperate with the limiting ribs 2131 to improve the limiting accuracy along the length direction perpendicular to the door 2.

[0110] For example, such as Figure 18 and Figure 19 As shown, the receiving chamber 21 may include two chamber sidewalls 214 arranged opposite each other along the thickness direction of the door 2, i.e., the left-right direction. In this embodiment, the kettle 1 can be installed in the receiving chamber 21 along the direction perpendicular to the paper plane, i.e., along the width direction of the door 2, and in the transition position, it is in clearance fit with the limiting ribs 2131 provided on the chamber sidewalls 214. For example, the specific value of the radial clearance (r) 212 can be 2.1 mm, the distance d2 between the outer wall 115 of the kettle body and the limiting rib 2131 of one side chamber sidewall 214 is 0.4 mm, and the distance d2 between the outer wall 115 of the kettle body and the limiting rib 2131 of the other side chamber sidewall 214 is also 0.4 mm. Thus, in the thickness direction of the door 2, the sum of the distances between the two limiting structures 213 and their respective adjacent outer walls 115 of the kettle body, i.e., 0.8 mm, is less than the radial clearance (r) 212, i.e., 2.1 mm.

[0111] In other embodiments, the receiving chamber 21 may include two chamber sidewalls 214 (not shown in the figure) arranged opposite each other along the width direction of the door 2, i.e., along the direction perpendicular to the plane of the paper. In this embodiment, the kettle 1 may be installed in the receiving chamber 21 from left to right in the left-right direction, and in the transition position, it is in clearance fit with the limiting ribs 2131 provided on the chamber sidewalls 214.

[0112] In one embodiment, the two chamber sidewalls 214 are arranged opposite each other along the thickness direction of the door 2; wherein the central region of one chamber sidewall 214 facing the inside of the door 2 is open. Therefore, after opening the door 2, it is convenient to observe the water level inside the kettle 1.

[0113] Please continue reading. Figure 14 and Figure 19 In one embodiment, the receiving chamber 21 includes a top wall 215 and a bottom wall 216 disposed opposite each other along the length of the door 2. At the transition position, the bottom wall 116 of the kettle 1 abuts against the bottom wall 216 of the chamber. The top wall 215 is configured as the limiting structure 213. Thus, limiting along the length of the door 2 can be achieved simply by ensuring that the gap between the top wall 215 and the top of the kettle 1 is less than the radial gap (r) 212. For example, as... Figure 17 As shown, the specific value of the radial clearance (r) 212 can be 2.1 mm, and the clearance d1 between the top wall 215 of the chamber and the top of the kettle 1 is 0.9 mm, which is less than 2.1 mm. Furthermore, as... Figure 18 As shown, the sum of the distances d2 between the two limiting structures 213 respectively provided on the sidewalls 214 of the two chambers and their respective adjacent outer walls 115 of the vessel body is 0.8mm, 0.8mm + 0.9mm = 1.7mm, which is also less than the radial gap (r) 212, i.e., 2.1mm. Of course, the range of values ​​for the gap is not limited to this.

[0114] In one embodiment, the receiving chamber 21 further has an inlet position for mounting the kettle 1. The transition position is located between the inlet position and the mounting position. In other words, the inlet position is the position corresponding to when a portion of the kettle 1 is about to enter the receiving chamber 21. See also... Figure 19 The receiving chamber 21 is further provided with a guide 217 for guiding the kettle 1 into the receiving chamber 21; in the guiding position, the kettle 1 and the guide 217 cooperate. This facilitates better guidance of the kettle 1 into the receiving chamber 21. In one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 19 and Figure 20 The receiving chamber 21 is provided with an opening 218; the guide 217 includes a guide surface 2171 that gradually extends outward around the opening 218. When the kettle 1 enters the receiving chamber 21 through the opening 218, it can cooperate with the guide surface 2171 to be gradually guided into the receiving chamber 21.

[0115] For example, such as Figure 19 As shown, the chamber sidewall 214 near the opening 218 has a guide surface 2171 that gradually slopes outward. In other examples, such as Figure 20As shown, the bottom wall 216 of the chamber is also provided with a guide surface 2171 that gradually slopes outward near the opening 218.

[0116] Please see Figure 21 In one embodiment, the cabinet door 2 further includes a water system 24, which includes a water pump 241 and a water valve 242. The two ends of the water pump 241 are connected to the water outlet 1130 and the water valve 242, respectively. Both the water pump 241 and the water valve 242 are arranged adjacent to the kettle 1 along the width direction of the cabinet door 2, and the water valve 242 is positioned below the water pump 241 along the length direction of the cabinet door 2. In other words, by arranging the water pump 241 and the kettle 1 horizontally and vertically, the space inside the cabinet door 2 can be utilized more efficiently, making the assembly of the water system 24 more compact and saving space.

[0117] For example, one end of the water pump 241 is connected to the water outlet 1130 of the kettle 1 via an external pipeline, including but not limited to a quick-connect hose, for drawing water from inside the kettle 1. Then, water is selectively supplied to the ice maker or outside the door via a water valve 242, including but not limited to a one-in-two-out valve. The water supply pipe connected to the outside door can pass through the foam layer inside the door 2, and the water supply pipe connected to the ice maker can pass through the hinge shaft and then pass through the top of the refrigerator's storage compartment to the rear.

[0118] Please see Figure 13 In one embodiment, the cabinet door 2 includes a door body 22 and a kettle rack 23. The receiving chamber 21, the water pump 241, and the water valve are all disposed on the kettle rack 23, which is connected to the door body 22. This facilitates the integration and installation of all components onto the kettle rack 23 before installing the kettle rack 23 onto the door body 22, improving installation efficiency.

[0119] This application also provides a refrigerator, including a door 2 as described in any of the above.

[0120] The refrigerator provided in this application, by installing a water jug ​​1 inside the door 2, can meet the water supply needs for the ice maker inside the refrigerator, water intake from outside the door, and large-volume water intake. The water circuit device 24 installed inside the door 2 includes components such as a water pump 241, a water valve 242, and water pipes.

[0121] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A kettle, characterized in that, include: The body, lid, and spout of the kettle; The kettle body forms a storage space for storing water, and the kettle lid is placed on the kettle body; The water outlet structure includes a water outlet and a splash-proof component; the water outlet is disposed on the body of the kettle or the lid of the kettle and communicates with the storage space; the splash-proof component is disposed within the storage space and spaced apart from the water outlet; the orthographic projection of the splash-proof component on the body of the kettle or the lid of the kettle covers at least a portion of the area of ​​the water outlet.

2. The kettle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end of the anti-splash component is connected to the inner wall of the kettle body or the inner wall of the kettle lid, and the second end extends toward the water outlet to be opposite the water outlet.

3. The kettle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lid includes a lid body and a flange extending from the lid body; The water outlet is disposed on the flange portion; the water outlet includes a central water outlet area and a side water outlet area; the side water outlet areas are located on opposite sides of the central water outlet area along the length direction of the flange portion and are connected to the central water outlet area; The dimension by which the side water outlet area extends in the width direction of the flange is smaller than the dimension by which the middle water outlet area extends in the width direction of the flange.

4. The kettle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The anti-splash component includes a first water-blocking part and a second water-blocking part; One end of the first water-blocking part and the second water-blocking part are connected to each other and face the central water outlet area; the other end is away from each other and extends obliquely away from the side water outlet area.

5. The kettle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connection between the first and second water-blocking parts is a smooth transition.

6. The kettle according to claim 3, characterized in that, One of the portions of the cover body and the flange located below the water outlet is connected to the anti-splash component, and the other is connected to or abuts against the anti-splash component; The end of the anti-splash component that mates with the cover body is the first end, and the end of the anti-splash component that mates with the portion of the flange located below the water outlet is the second end; The dimension of the first end extending along the length direction of the flange is greater than the dimension of the second end extending along the length direction of the flange.

7. The kettle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The kettle body is provided with a spout, which is located outside the water outlet and is positioned opposite to the water outlet; The lid also includes a stop portion that extends outward from the flange portion; the stop portion is located below the water outlet and abuts against the inner side of the spout.

8. The kettle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lid also includes a sealing ring; the portion of the flange above the water outlet is provided with a mounting portion for mounting the sealing ring.

9. The kettle according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sealing ring includes multiple corner portions and a straight portion located between two adjacent corner portions; the cross-sectional area of ​​the corner portions is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the straight portion.

10. The kettle according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The kettle also includes a water filling structure; The water injection structure can be movably installed on the kettle body or the kettle lid; The water injection structure includes a water injection section and a water outlet section; the water injection structure has a water injection position, in which at least a portion of the water injection section is movable to expose the side of the kettle body or the kettle lid, and the water outlet section is movable to communicate with the storage space.

11. The kettle according to claim 10, characterized in that, The water-filling structure also includes a stop-filling position; in the stop-filling position, the water-filling part is movable to be hidden inside the body of the kettle or the lid of the kettle.

12. The kettle according to claim 11, characterized in that, One of the water-filling structure and the kettle body is provided with a sliding part, and the other is provided with a sliding engagement part; or, one of the water-filling structure and the kettle lid is provided with a sliding part, and the other is provided with a sliding engagement part; The sliding part slides into the sliding engagement part so that the water injection structure can slide between the water injection position and the stop injection position.

13. The kettle according to claim 12, characterized in that, One of the sliding part and the sliding mating part is provided with a locking member, and the other is provided with a locking mating member; In the water-filling position, the locking member and the locking engagement member are separated; in the water-stopping position, the locking member and the locking engagement member engage to lock the water-filling structure to the kettle body or the kettle lid.

14. The kettle according to claim 11, characterized in that, One of the water-filling structure and the kettle body is provided with a rotating part, and the other is provided with a rotating fitting part; or, one of the water-filling structure and the kettle lid is provided with a rotating part, and the other is provided with a rotating fitting part; The rotating part cooperates with the rotating mating part so that the water injection structure can rotate between the water injection position and the stop injection position.

15. The kettle according to claim 10, characterized in that, The water injection structure includes a water injection body and a water injection groove formed by an inward indentation from the water injection body; the top opening of the water injection groove is configured as the water injection part.

16. The kettle according to claim 15, characterized in that, At least a portion of the peripheral wall of the water injection tank surrounding the top opening is provided with an overflow prevention structure; And / or, the bottom wall of the water injection tank extends downward at an angle away from the top opening; the lower side of the bottom wall of the water injection tank is connected to the water outlet. And / or, the water-filling structure further includes a handle disposed on one side of the water-filling body and protruding to the outside of the kettle body or the kettle lid.

17. A box door, characterized in that, A kettle as described in any one of claims 1 to 16 is installed on the inside of the cabinet door.

18. The cabinet door according to claim 17, characterized in that, The inner side of the box door is provided with a receiving chamber for installing the kettle, and the side of the box door extending along the thickness direction is provided with an opening; The kettle is installed in the receiving cavity through the opening.

19. A refrigerator, characterized in that, Includes the cabinet door as described in claim 17 or 18.

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