Freezer hinge assembly with effective buffering function

By combining the damper and buffer spring design in the refrigerator hinge assembly, the existing refrigerator hinge problem of damage caused by frequent use of damper and weakened buffer effect, achieving a more stable buffer effect and a longer service life.

CN222140989UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10QINGDAO ZHONGSHAN HARDWARE PROD CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420811068.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-18
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-18

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Technical Problem

In daily use, the existing refrigerator hinges are often damaged due to the frequent door opening and closing times, which gradually weakens the buffering effect.

Method used

A freezer hinge assembly including a damper, a cushioning spring and a hinge holder is designed. Through the joint cooperation of the damper and a cushioning spring, the cushioning spring is compressed when the refrigerator door is closed, providing a cushioning effect, and resetting when the door is opened for extended use. life.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the impact force when the refrigerator door is closed, extends the service life of the damper and buffer spring, ensures the stable buffering effect of the refrigerator door, and reduces the probability of damage caused by the increase in the number of use.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of hinges, and particularly relates to an effective buffering refrigerator hinge assembly which comprises two supporting seats, a first cross beam is welded to the right side between the two supporting seats, a second cross beam is welded to the left side between the two supporting seats, and a mounting plate is welded to the surfaces of the rear walls of the two supporting seats. Through joint cooperation of the two dampers, the buffer spring, the first hinge seat and the second hinge seat, when the refrigerator door is closed, the fixing plate connected with the refrigerator door is turned over relative to the mounting plate, the two dampers and the buffer spring can effectively prevent impact force generated when the refrigerator door is closed, and when the refrigerator door is closed, the buffer spring is continuously compressed, so that the refrigerator door is closed. When the refrigerator door is opened, the compressed spring is reset, the refrigerator door can be conveniently opened, the two dampers and the buffer spring have great probability and cannot be damaged at the same time along with increase of opening and closing times of the refrigerator door, and the refrigerator door is more stable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of hinges, in particular to a refrigerator hinge component with effective buffering. Background Art

[0002] The freezer hinge is a part that connects the upper and lower layers of the freezer. It plays a load-bearing and supporting role and is one of the core components of the freezer. There are many types of hinges. Depending on the material and structural form, they can be divided into elastic hinges, hinges with scissor-type locks, detachable hinges, hinged hinges, etc.

[0003] At present, most hinges with good buffering effect are hydraulic hinges, which provide damping when the refrigerator door is closed to achieve the purpose of buffering. However, the refrigerator door is opened and closed many times in daily use. As the use time increases, the damper will be easily damaged, which will eventually lead to poor buffering effect;

[0004] Therefore, a refrigerator hinge assembly with effective buffering is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a refrigerator hinge assembly with effective buffering, so as to solve the problem that the hinges with better buffering effect at present are mostly hydraulic hinges proposed in the above background technology, which provide damping when the refrigerator door is closed to achieve the purpose of buffering, but the refrigerator door is opened and closed many times in daily use. As the use time increases, the damper will easily be damaged, which eventually leads to the problem of poor buffering effect.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a refrigerator hinge assembly with effective buffering, comprising two support seats, a first crossbeam welded on the right side between the two support seats, a second crossbeam welded on the left side between the two support seats, a mounting plate welded on the rear wall surface of the two support seats, a fixing plate hinged on the right ends of the two support seats, a first hinge seat installed between the right ends of the two support seats and the fixing plate, two dampers installed between the front wall surface of the fixing plate and the front wall surfaces of the two support seats, a buffer spring installed between the middle position of the front wall of the fixing plate and the second crossbeam, the ends of the two dampers and the buffer springs are connected to the second hinge seat, and a fixing sleeve is installed at the connection between the ends of the two dampers and the buffer springs and the second hinge seat.

[0007] Preferably, the first hinge seat includes two first vertical plates, the two first vertical plates are welded to the rear wall surface of the fixed plate, a first screw is arranged between the two first vertical plates, the first screw passes through the inside of the two first vertical plates and extends to the outside of the two first vertical plates, two first nuts are screwed on the outer wall surface of the first screw, the two first nuts are located on the outside of the two first vertical plates, and a first anti-slip gasket is arranged between the first nut on the right side and the adjacent first vertical plate.

[0008] Preferably, the second hinge seat includes two second vertical plates, a second screw is arranged between the two second vertical plates, the second screw passes through the inside of the two second vertical plates and extends to the outside of the two second vertical plates, two second nuts are screwed on the outer wall surface of the second screw, the two second nuts are located on the outside of the two second vertical plates, a second anti-slip gasket is arranged between the second nut on the right side and the adjacent second vertical plate, and a fastening ring is connected to the side of the second nut on the right side facing away from the second vertical plate.

[0009] Preferably, a through groove is provided inside the fixing sleeve, and a corrosion-resistant coating is sprayed on the outer wall surface of the fixing sleeve.

[0010] Preferably, four first screw holes are evenly opened inside the mounting plate, and four second screw holes are evenly opened inside the fixing plate.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are: through the cooperation between the two dampers, the buffer spring, the first hinge seat and the second hinge seat, when the refrigerator door is closed, the fixed plate connected to the door is folded relative to the mounting plate, and the two dampers and the buffer spring can effectively prevent the impact force generated by closing the refrigerator door. When closing the refrigerator door, the buffer spring is continuously compressed. When opening the door, the compressed spring resets and can also facilitate the opening of the refrigerator door. As the number of times the refrigerator door is opened and closed increases, the two dampers and the buffer spring are highly unlikely to be damaged at the same time, and are more stable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the side structure of the first hinge seat and the second hinge seat of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the fixed sleeve of the utility model.

[0015] In the figure: 1, support seat; 2, first crossbeam; 3, mounting plate; 4, second crossbeam; 5, first screw hole; 6, fixing plate; 7, second screw hole; 8, first hinge seat; 9, second hinge seat; 10, damper; 11, buffer spring; 12, fixing sleeve; 13, through groove; 801, first vertical plate; 802, first screw rod; 803, first nut; 804, first anti-slip gasket; 901, second vertical plate; 902, second screw rod; 903, second nut; 904, second anti-slip gasket; 905, fastening ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0017] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "top / bottom" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific position, be constructed and operated in a specific position, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0018] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "set / connected", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0019] Example:

[0020] See also Figure 1-3The utility model provides a technical solution: an effective buffering refrigerator hinge assembly, comprising two support seats 1, a first crossbeam 2 is welded on the right side between the two support seats 1, a second crossbeam 4 is welded on the left side between the two support seats 1, a mounting plate 3 is welded on the rear wall surface of the two support seats 1, the mounting plate 3 is connected to the refrigerator body, and the fixing plate 6 is connected to the refrigerator door, the right ends of the two support seats 1 are hinged with a fixing plate 6, a first hinge seat 8 is installed between the right ends of the two support seats 1 and the fixing plate 6, two dampers 10 are installed between the front wall surface of the fixing plate 6 and the front wall surfaces of the two support seats 1, a buffer spring 11 is installed between the middle position of the front wall of the fixing plate 6 and the second crossbeam 4, the ends of the two dampers 10 and the buffer spring 11 are connected to the second hinge seat 9, and a fixing sleeve 12 is installed at the connection between the ends of the two dampers 10 and the buffer spring 11 and the second hinge seat 9.

[0021] Among them, the first hinge seat 8 includes two first vertical plates 801, the two first vertical plates 801 are welded to the rear wall surface of the fixing plate 6, a first screw 802 is arranged between the two first vertical plates 801, the first screw 802 passes through the inside of the two first vertical plates 801 and extends to the outside of the two first vertical plates 801, the outer wall surface of the first screw 802 is screwed with two first nuts 803, the two first nuts 803 are both located on the outside of the two first vertical plates 801, a first anti-slip gasket 804 is arranged between the first nut 803 on the right side and the adjacent first vertical plate 801, the second hinge seat 9 includes two second vertical plates 901, a second screw 902 is arranged between the two second vertical plates 901 The second screw rod 902 passes through the interior of the two second vertical plates 901 and extends to the outside of the two second vertical plates 901. The outer wall surface of the second screw rod 902 is screwed with two second nuts 903. The two second nuts 903 are both located on the outside of the two second vertical plates 901. A second anti-slip gasket 904 is arranged between the second nut 903 on the right side and the adjacent second vertical plate 901. A fastening ring 905 is connected to the side of the second nut 903 on the right side facing away from the second vertical plate 901. A through groove 13 is provided inside the fixing sleeve 12. The outer wall surface of the fixing sleeve 12 is sprayed with a corrosion-resistant coating. Four first screw holes 5 are evenly provided inside the mounting plate 3, and four second screw holes 7 are provided inside the fixing plate 6.

[0022] Working principle: the mounting plate 3 is connected to the refrigerator body, the fixing plate 6 is connected to the refrigerator door, and the buffer spring 11 is compressed during the process of closing the refrigerator door, and the two dampers 10 provide a certain damping to ensure that the refrigerator door will not generate a large speed and impact force during the closing process, and will not cause greater damage to the refrigerator. When the refrigerator door is opened, the compressed buffer spring 11 releases the elastic force accumulated by closing the door, so that it will not be too difficult to open the refrigerator door. The function of the two dampers 10 is to provide damping force when the refrigerator door is closed to slow down the movement speed of the door. The two dampers 10 and the buffer spring 11 can both play a buffering role when closing the door, and the impact force generated by closing the door is shared, which can ensure that the two dampers and the buffer spring 11 have a long service life.

[0023] The above shows and describes the basic principle and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model. For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and the utility model can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the utility model; therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the utility model is limited by the attached claims rather than the above description. Therefore, it is intended to include all changes within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims in the utility model, and any figure marks in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

[0024] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An effective buffering refrigerator hinge assembly, comprising two support seats (1), characterized in that: A first crossbeam (2) is welded on the right side between the two support seats (1), a second crossbeam (4) is welded on the left side between the two support seats (1), a mounting plate (3) is welded on the rear wall surface of the two support seats (1), the right ends of the two support seats (1) are hinged with a fixing plate (6), a first hinge seat (8) is installed between the right ends of the two support seats (1) and the fixing plate (6), two dampers (10) are installed between the front wall surface of the fixing plate (6) and the front wall surfaces of the two support seats (1), a buffer spring (11) is installed between the middle position of the front wall of the fixing plate (6) and the second crossbeam (4), the ends of the two dampers (10) and the buffer spring (11) are connected to a second hinge seat (9), and a fixing sleeve (12) is installed at the connection between the ends of the two dampers (10) and the buffer spring (11) and the second hinge seat (9).

2. The effective buffering refrigerator hinge assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first hinge seat (8) comprises two first vertical plates (801), the two first vertical plates (801) are welded to the rear wall surface of the fixed plate (6), a first screw rod (802) is arranged between the two first vertical plates (801), the first screw rod (802) passes through the inside of the two first vertical plates (801) and extends to the outside of the two first vertical plates (801), two first nuts (803) are screwed to the outer wall surface of the first screw rod (802), the two first nuts (803) are both located on the outside of the two first vertical plates (801), and a first anti-slip gasket (804) is arranged between the first nut (803) on the right side and the adjacent first vertical plate (801).

3. The effective buffering refrigerator hinge assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second hinge seat (9) comprises two second vertical plates (901), a second screw rod (902) is arranged between the two second vertical plates (901), the second screw rod (902) passes through the inside of the two second vertical plates (901) and extends to the outside of the two second vertical plates (901), two second nuts (903) are screwed on the outer wall surface of the second screw rod (902), the two second nuts (903) are both located on the outside of the two second vertical plates (901), a second anti-slip gasket (904) is arranged between the second nut (903) on the right side and the adjacent second vertical plate (901), and a fastening ring (905) is connected to the side of the second nut (903) on the right side facing away from the second vertical plate (901).

4. The effective buffering refrigerator hinge assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A through groove (13) is provided inside the fixing sleeve (12), and a corrosion-resistant coating is sprayed on the outer wall surface of the fixing sleeve (12).

5. The effective buffering refrigerator hinge assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four first screw holes (5) are evenly arranged inside the mounting plate (3), and four second screw holes (7) are evenly arranged inside the fixing plate (6).