Hinge box assembly for refrigerator and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration, and discloses a hinge box assembly for a refrigerator and the refrigerator. The hinge box assembly box body comprises a box bottom and a box opening opposite to the box bottom; the lamp box is arranged at the front end of the box bottom in the hinge box, a front lamp panel of the lamp box faces a box opening, and lamplight is emitted by the front lamp panel and illuminates outwards through the box opening; wherein the box body is arranged at the top end of the refrigerator and used for connecting a refrigerator body and a door body of the refrigerator, a box opening faces downwards, and the front lamp panel of the lamp box is arranged between the refrigerator body and the door body. According to the refrigerator door body hinge, the refrigerator door body hinge is arranged to be in the box body shape, the lamp box is arranged in the box body, the lamp box is located between the door body and the refrigerator opening, under the condition that the door body is opened, lamplight of the lamp box can irradiate the refrigerator opening downwards, and the interior of the refrigerator can receive the lamplight from top to bottom. The wire hole is formed in the top wall of the refrigerator corresponding to the lamp box and used for connecting the wire of the lamp box, internal wiring is not needed, and the refrigerator is simple, low in cost and convenient to maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of refrigeration technology, for example, to a hinge box assembly for a refrigerator and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] When the existing built-in light source located on the top of the inner tank is turned on, the light can only illuminate the space at a higher position due to the obstruction of the items placed on the upper shelves of the refrigerator, and the light in the drawers and shelves below the refrigerator is dim.

[0003] In the related art, a plurality of lighting devices are arranged in the refrigeration space of the refrigerator.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that there are at least the following problems in the related art:

[0005] Multiple lighting fixtures are complex to install, difficult to maintain, and costly.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Utility Model Content

[0007] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an extensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / critical components or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0008] The disclosed embodiments provide a hinge box assembly for a refrigerator and a refrigerator to solve the problems of items placed on the upper shelves of the refrigerator being blocked, light only being able to illuminate the space at a higher position, and several layers of drawers and shelves under the refrigerator being dimly lit.

[0009] According to the first aspect of the utility model, a hinge box assembly for a refrigerator is provided, comprising a box body, a box bottom and a box opening opposite to the box bottom; a light box is arranged at the front end of the box bottom in the hinge box, the front light panel of the light box faces the box opening, and the light is emitted by the front light panel through the box opening to illuminate outward; wherein, the box body is arranged at the top of the refrigerator, for connecting the refrigerator body and the door body, the box opening is downward, and the front light panel of the light box is arranged between the body and the door body.

[0010] Optionally, the box body includes: an extended end, which extends outward from the front end side wall of the box body, and the extended end is provided with a shaft installation groove toward the box opening.

[0011] Optionally, the hinge box assembly also includes: a limiting boss, which protrudes inward from the side wall of the lamp box and is parallel to the plane where the box opening is located; a fixed claw, which is arranged on the edge of the inner wall of the headlight panel, and a slot is formed between the fixed claw and the edge of the headlight panel; the headlight panel is fixed to the lamp box by being clamped into the slot by the limiting boss.

[0012] Optionally, the end plate is erected on the bottom of the box, and the end plate, the front side plate of the box body, the bottom of the box body and the left side plate of the box body together form a lamp box body.

[0013] Optionally, the hinge box assembly further includes: a plurality of fixing posts fixed to the box bottom at the rear of the lamp box.

[0014] Optionally, the hinge box assembly further includes: a switch, disposed on the front side plate of the box body, for controlling the switch of the light box.

[0015] Optionally, the hinge box assembly further includes: support ribs, vertically arranged between the box bottom and the front light panel, for supporting the front light panel.

[0016] Optionally, the hinge box assembly further includes: a plurality of lamp tube claws, which are arranged on the inner surface of the front light panel and are used for installing the lamp tube.

[0017] In some embodiments, the periphery of the front light panel is in contact with the inner wall of the front side panel, the inner wall of the left side panel and the inner wall of the end panel to prevent flash gaps.

[0018] In some embodiments, the periphery of the inner wall of the headlight panel is provided with glue. When the headlight panel is installed in the box opening, the edge of the inner panel surface of the headlight panel is bonded and fixed to the table surface of the box opening corresponding to the limiting boss by the glue.

[0019] In some embodiments, a sealing ring is provided at the periphery of the headlight panel to prevent flashing and liquid from entering.

[0020] In some embodiments, the outer dimensions of the switch periphery are adapted to the inner edge of the switch mounting opening.

[0021] In some embodiments, a sealing ring is provided in the wire hole, and the wire is sealed and connected to the sealing ring to further prevent water.

[0022] In some embodiments, the end of the lamp tube claw includes a bent hook.

[0023] According to the second aspect of the utility model, a refrigerator is provided, comprising: a box body, defining a refrigeration space; a door body, openably covering the box opening of the box body; a hinge box assembly such as any one of the above embodiments is fixed to the top of the box body; wherein a front light panel corresponds downwardly between the door body and the box body, so that when the door body is opened, the light emitted by the front light panel can shine into the refrigeration space.

[0024] Optionally, when the hinge box assembly includes a fixing column, a connection position is provided on the top wall of the refrigerator, and the fixing column is fixedly connected to the connection position; and / or, when the hinge box assembly includes an extending end, the door body shaft is installed in the shaft installation groove.

[0025] The hinge box assembly for a refrigerator and the refrigerator provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0026] The present application sets the hinge of the refrigerator door into a box shape, and arranges a light box in the box body. The light box is located between the door and the box opening. When the door is open, the light of the light box can shine downward to the box opening, so that the inside of the refrigerator can receive light from top to bottom.

[0027] A wire hole is arranged on the top wall of the refrigerator corresponding to the light box for connecting the wires of the light box, eliminating the need for internal wiring, which is simple, low-cost and easy to maintain.

[0028] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings, which do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, and the drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and wherein:

[0030] Figure 1 is an exploded schematic diagram of the structure of a hinge box assembly for a refrigerator provided by one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Sectional view along AA;

[0032] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a box body provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a headlight panel provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle;

[0036] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of a refrigerator provided by another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the center C direction.

[0038] Reference numerals:

[0039] 10: hinge box assembly; 11: box body; 111: switch installation opening; 112: box bottom; 113: box opening; 114: extension end; 1141: shaft installation slot; 12: lamp box; 121: limiting boss; 122: front lamp panel; 1221: fixed catch; 1222: slot; 1223: lamp tube claw; 123: lamp box body; 1231: end plate; 1232: left side plate; 1233: front side plate; 13: fixing column; 14: switch; 15: supporting rib;

[0040] 20: refrigerator; 21: box body; 211: refrigeration space; 212: box opening; 22: door body; 221: rotating shaft; 222: connecting position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to be able to understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0042] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0043] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "middle", "outside", "front", "back" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly intended to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific direction, or to be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Moreover, in addition to being used to indicate directions or positional relationships, some of the above terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship in certain circumstances. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0044] In addition, the terms "disposed", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0046] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B indicates: A or B.

[0047] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B.

[0048] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined with each other.

[0049] When the existing built-in light source located on the top of the inner tank is turned on, the light can only illuminate the space at a higher position due to the obstruction of the items placed on the upper shelves of the refrigerator, and the light of the drawers and shelves below the refrigerator is dim. In the related art, multiple lighting devices are arranged in the refrigeration space of the refrigerator. Multiple lighting devices are complicated to install, difficult to maintain and costly.

[0050] The present application sets the hinge of the refrigerator door in a box shape, and sets a light box in the box. The light box is located between the door and the box opening. When the door is open, the light of the light box can shine downward to the box opening, so that the inside of the refrigerator can receive light from top to bottom. A wire hole is set on the top wall of the refrigerator corresponding to the light box for connecting the wires of the light box. There is no need for internal wiring, which is simple, low-cost and easy to maintain.

[0051] Combination Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a hinge box assembly 10 for a refrigerator 20, including a box body 11 and a light box 12. The box body 11 includes a box bottom 112 and a box opening 113 opposite to the box bottom 112; the light box 12 is arranged at the front end of the box bottom 112 in the hinge box, and the front light board 122 of the light box 12 faces the box opening 113, and the light is emitted by the front light board 122 and illuminates outward through the box opening 113; wherein, the box body 11 is arranged at the top of the refrigerator 20, and is used to connect the refrigerator 20 box body 21 and the door body 22, the box opening 113 is downward, and the front light board 122 of the light box 12 is arranged between the box body 21 and the door body 22.

[0052] like Figure 1As shown, the box body 11 is enclosed by a plurality of side walls and a box bottom 112, and the box opening 113 is opposite to the box bottom 112. A light box 12 is arranged at the front of the box body 11, and the front light board 122 of the light box 12 is a transparent light emitting board, which is fixed to the box opening 113. The hinge box assembly 10 is fixedly installed at the top of the refrigerator 20, and the box opening 113 is downward, and the front end of the box body 11 protrudes from the front end of the box body 21 of the refrigerator 20 so that the front light board 122 is located between the box body 21 and the door body 22, so that when the door body 22 is opened, the front light board 122 corresponds to the front of the box opening 212 from top to bottom, and the light emitted by the front light board 122 illuminates the position in front of the box opening 212 from top to bottom, and after being reflected by the door body 22, the box body 21 and the bottom surface, the inside of the box body 21 can receive part of the light to fully illuminate the refrigeration space 211.

[0053] Optionally, a wire hole is opened at the top of the refrigerator 20 corresponding to the box body 11, and the wires inside the refrigerator 20 enter the box body 11 through the wire hole to supply power to the light box 12.

[0054] Optionally, the box body 11 includes a protruding end 114 . The protruding end 114 protrudes outward from the front end side wall of the box body 11 , and the protruding end 114 is provided with a mounting groove 1141 for the rotating shaft 221 toward the box opening 113 .

[0055] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the hinge box assembly 10 is fixedly mounted on the top of the box body 21 of the refrigerator 20, and the extended end 114 extends from the top of the box body 21 toward the door body 22 to be connected to the rotating shaft 221 at the upper end of the door body 22. The extended end 114 is provided with a rotating shaft 221 mounting groove 1141 corresponding to the rotating shaft 221 of the door body 22, and the rotating shaft 221 mounting groove 1141 is adapted to the rotating shaft 221 of the door body 22, and the rotating shaft 221 of the door body 22 is embedded in the rotating shaft 221 mounting groove 1141 to limit the door body 22.

[0056] Optionally, the hinge box assembly 10 further includes a limiting boss 121 and a fixing claw 1221. The limiting boss 121 is parallel to the plane where the box opening 113 is located and protrudes inward from the side wall of the lamp box 12; the fixing claw 1221 is arranged at the inner wall edge of the front light board 122, and a slot 1222 is formed between the fixing claw 1221 and the edge of the front light board 122; the front light board 122 is fixed to the lamp box 12 by the limiting boss 121 being inserted into the slot 1222.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the box body 11 includes four enclosed side panels of the box body 11, wherein the extended end 114 extends forward from the front side panel 1233, and when the hinge box is installed at the upper end of the refrigerator 20, the front end of the hinge box corresponds to the front end of the refrigerator 20, and the extended end 114 extends forward from the front side panel 1233 to be rotatably connected to the door body 22 at the front end of the refrigerator 20. Part of the front side panel 1233 and the adjacent part of the left side panel 1232 enclose the front light panel 122 and the left light panel of the light box 12, and an end panel 1231 is provided at the junction of the front light panel 122 and the extended end 114, and the end panel 1231 is connected to the front light panel 122, and the end panel 1231 constitutes the right side panel of the light box 12. The limiting boss 121 extends from the left side plate 1232 through the front side plate 1233 to the end plate 1231, and protrudes inward perpendicularly to the plate surfaces of the left side plate 1232, the front side plate 1233, and the end plate 1231. Moreover, the distance between the limiting boss 121 and the box opening 113 is adapted to the thickness of the headlight board 122, so that when the headlight board 122 is installed in the light box 12, the light will not be blocked too much by the left side plate 1232, the front side plate 1233, and the end plate 1231 due to the excessive distance from the box opening 113, nor will the contact surface between the side end of the headlight board 122 and the box body 11 be too small and the fixing will not be stable due to the excessive distance between the limiting boss 121 and the box opening 113. There are multiple fixing claws 1221, and the multiple fixing claws 1221 are respectively arranged on the front side plate 1233, the left side plate 1232, and the end plate 1231 corresponding to the limiting boss 121. The fixing claw 1221 is protruded from the inner wall of the headlight board 122 and then bent toward the edge of the headlight board 122, forming a slot 1222 with the edge of the headlight board 122. The length of the headlight board 122 corresponds to the distance between the end plate 1231 and the left side plate 1232. The headlight board 122 is covered at the lamp box body 123 of the box opening 113, and the limiting boss 121 is inserted into the slot 1222 of the headlight board 122 to fix the headlight board 122 to the box opening 113. The periphery of the headlight board 122 is matched with the inner wall of the front side plate 1233, the inner wall of the left side plate 1232 and the inner wall of the end plate 1231.

[0058] In some embodiments, the periphery of the front light panel 122 fits with the inner wall of the front side panel 1233 , the inner wall of the left side panel 1232 , and the inner wall of the end panel 1231 to prevent flash gaps.

[0059] In some embodiments, the inner wall periphery of the headlight board 122 is provided with glue. When the headlight board 122 is installed in the box opening 113, the inner panel edge of the headlight board 122 is bonded and fixed to the table surface of the limiting boss 121 corresponding to the box opening 113 by the glue.

[0060] In some embodiments, a sealing ring is provided around the periphery of the headlight panel 122 to prevent flash and liquid from entering.

[0061] Optionally, the hinge box assembly 10 further includes an end plate 1231 . The end plate 1231 is erected on the box bottom 112 , and the end plate 1231 , the front side plate 1233 of the box body 11 , the box bottom 112 and the left side plate 1232 of the box body 11 together form a lamp box body 123 .

[0062] like Figure 3 As shown, the end plate 1231 is perpendicular to the box bottom 112, the height of the end plate 1231 is the same as the box depth, and one end of the end plate 1231 corresponding to the box opening 113 is aligned with the end of the box opening 113, so that there will be no gap when the box body 11 is installed on the top surface of the refrigerator 20. The end plate 1231 is the right side plate of the lamp box 12.

[0063] Optionally, the hinge box assembly 10 further includes a plurality of fixing columns 13. The plurality of fixing columns 13 are fixed to the box bottom 112 at the rear of the lamp box 12.

[0064] like Figure 3 As shown, the fixing column 13 protrudes inward from the box bottom 112, and the column core of the fixing column 13 is provided with a mounting hole, and the height of the fixing column 13 is equal to the depth of the box body 11. When the box body 11 is installed on the top of the refrigerator 20, the end surface of the fixing column 13 is in contact with the top surface of the refrigerator 20, and the top surface of the refrigerator 20 is provided with a threaded hole corresponding to the mounting hole, and the screw passes through the fixing column 13 and is screwed into the threaded hole to fix the hinge box on the top wall of the refrigerator 20.

[0065] Optionally, the hinge box assembly 10 further includes a switch 14. The switch 14 is disposed on the front side plate 1233 of the lamp box 12, and is used to control the switch of the lamp box 12.

[0066] like Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the switch 14 includes a switch 14 body and a handle, the switch 14 body is connected to the lamp box 12, and the handle is perpendicular to the switch 14 body and protrudes forward from the surface of the switch 14 body. The switch 14 can be toggled between a second position close to the protruding end 114 and a first position away from the protruding end 114 relative to the front side plate 1233. The switch 14 body can be partially inserted into the front side plate 1233 of the lamp box 12 to be fixedly installed on the front side plate 1233, and the switch 14 can be pulled out of the front side plate 1233 to be separated from the front side plate 1233.

[0067] In some embodiments, the front side plate 1233 is provided with a switch installation opening 111 , and the peripheral contour size of the switch 14 is matched with the inner edge of the switch installation opening 111 .

[0068] In some embodiments, a sealing ring is provided in the wire hole, and the wire is sealed and connected to the sealing ring to further prevent water.

[0069] Optionally, the hinge box assembly 10 further includes a support rib 15 . The support rib 15 is vertically disposed between the box bottom 112 and the front light board 122 , and is used to support the front light board 122 .

[0070] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the support ribs 15 include a plurality of support ribs 15, and the plurality of support ribs 15 are arranged side by side on the bottom 112 of the box. The height of the support ribs 15 is equal to the depth of the box body 11. When the hinge box assembly 10 is installed on the top of the refrigerator 20, the end of the support ribs 15 abuts against the front light board 122 to support the front light board 122 from collapsing into the light box 12. The plurality of support ribs 15 are distributed on the same straight line to form a row of support ribs 15, and the row of support ribs 15 is opposite to the front side surface, and the distance from the front side surface is less than the width of the front light board 122 so that the end of the support ribs 15 contacts the front light board 122 to support the front light board 122.

[0071] Optionally, the hinge box assembly 10 further includes a plurality of lamp tube claws 1223. The plurality of lamp tube claws 1223 are disposed on the inner plate surface of the front lamp plate 122 for mounting lamp tubes.

[0072] like Figure 4 As shown, a plurality of lamp tube claws 1223 protrude inwardly from the inner plate surface of the front light board 122. When the lamp tube is fixedly installed on the front light board 122, the lamp tube claws 1223 cooperate with the outer wall of the lamp tube to fix the position of the lamp tube so that the lamp tube will not shake.

[0073] In some embodiments, the end of the lamp tube claw 1223 includes a bent hook.

[0074] The lamp tube claw 1223 protrudes inward perpendicularly to the inner wall of the lamp tube, and the end is bent to form a claw hook. The lamp tube claw 1223 abuts against one side of the lamp tube, and the claw hook abuts against the other side of the lamp tube to fix the lamp tube.

[0075] Combination Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a refrigerator 20, comprising a box body 21, a door body 22 and a hinge box assembly 10 of any one of the above embodiments. The box body 21 defines a refrigeration space 211; the door body 22 is openably covered on the box opening 212 of the box body 21; the hinge box assembly 10 is fixed to the top of the box body 21; the front light panel 122 corresponds downwardly between the door body 22 and the box body 21, so that when the door body 22 is opened, the light emitted by the front light panel 122 can shine into the refrigeration space 211.

[0076] like Figures 5 to 8As shown, the box opening 212 of the refrigerator 20 is arranged on the front side of the refrigerator 20, and one side end of the door body 22 is rotatably connected to the box body 21 through the rotating shaft 221. Among them, the hinge box assembly 10 is fixed to the right part of the upper end surface of the box body 21 close to the box opening 212, and the extended end 114 protrudes to the front of the box body 21. The lower surface of the extended end 114 is provided with a rotating shaft 221 mounting groove 1141, and the rotating shaft 221 at the upper end of the door body 22 is upwardly embedded in the rotating shaft 221 mounting groove 1141. The box opening 113 of the hinge box is downward, so that the front light panel 122 irradiates downward. After the door body 22 is opened, the front light panel 122 irradiates downward between the door body 22 and the box body 21, providing light to the inside of the refrigeration space 211.

[0077] Optionally, when the hinge box assembly 10 includes a fixing column 13, a connection position 222 is provided on the top wall of the refrigerator 20, and the fixing column 13 is fixedly connected to the connection position 222; and / or, when the hinge box assembly 10 includes an extending end 114, the rotating shaft 221 of the door body 22 is installed in the rotating shaft 221 installation groove 1141.

[0078] like Figure 8 As shown, the box body 11 of the hinge box assembly 10 is buckled on the top of the box body 21, the fixing column 13 is perpendicular to the top surface of the box body 21, and the end of the fixing column 13 contacts the top surface of the box body 21, so that the mounting hole of the fixing column 13 corresponds to the threaded hole on the top surface of the box body 21, and the fixing column 13 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the box body 21 by screws.

[0079] The above description and the accompanying drawings fully illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Unless explicitly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments.

[0080] Moreover, the words used in this application are only used to describe the embodiments and are not used to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and claims, unless the context clearly indicates, the singular forms of "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well. Similarly, the term "and / or" as used in this application refers to any and all possible combinations of one or more associated listings.

[0081] In addition, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variants "comprises" and / or comprising refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof. In the absence of more restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method or device that includes the elements.

[0082] In this article, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the embodiments may refer to each other. For the methods, products, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method part disclosed in the embodiments, then the relevant parts may refer to the description of the method part.

[0083] The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A hinge box assembly for a refrigerator, characterized in that: include: The box body comprises a box bottom and a box opening opposite to the box bottom; The light box is arranged at the front end of the box bottom in the hinge box, the front light plate of the light box faces the box opening, and the light is emitted from the front light plate through the box opening to illuminate the outside; The box body is arranged at the top of the refrigerator, used to connect the refrigerator body and the door body, the box mouth is downward, and the front light panel of the light box is arranged between the box body and the door body.

2. The hinge box assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box includes: The extended end extends outward from the front end side wall of the box body, and a rotating shaft installation groove is arranged on the extended end toward the box opening.

3. The hinge box assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The limiting boss is parallel to the plane where the box opening is located and protrudes inward from the side wall of the lamp box; A fixed claw is arranged on the inner wall edge of the headlight panel, and a groove is formed between the fixed claw and the edge of the headlight panel; The front light panel is fixed to the light box by snapping the limiting boss into the slot.

4. The hinge box assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The end plate is vertically arranged on the bottom of the box, and the end plate, the front side plate of the box body, the bottom of the box body and the left side plate of the box body together enclose the main body of the lamp box.

5. The hinge box assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A plurality of fixing posts are fixed to the box bottom at the rear of the lamp box.

6. The hinge box assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The switch is arranged on the front side plate of the box body and is used to control the switch of the light box.

7. The hinge box assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The supporting ribs are vertically arranged between the box bottom and the front light panel and are used for supporting the front light panel.

8. The hinge box assembly for a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: Also includes: A plurality of lamp tube clamping claws are arranged on the inner plate surface of the front lamp plate and are used for installing the lamp tubes.

9. A refrigerator, characterized in that: include: The box body defines the refrigeration space; The door body is openably and closably arranged to cover the box opening of the box body; The hinge box assembly for a refrigerator as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8 is fixed to the top of the refrigerator body; Among them, the front light panel corresponds downwardly between the door body and the box body, so that when the door body is opened, the light emitted by the front light panel can shine into the refrigeration space.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that: When the hinge box assembly includes a fixing column, a connection position is provided on the top wall of the refrigerator, and the fixing column is fixedly connected to the connection position; and / or, when the hinge box assembly includes an extension end, the door body shaft is installed in the shaft installation groove.

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