Adjustable bottle holder mounting structure and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses an adjustable bottle base mounting structure. The adjustable bottle base mounting structure comprises a door lining, a metal plate strip and a bottle base. The door lining is provided with a sunken bottle seat mounting area; the metal plate strip is in a long strip shape and is vertically installed on the side edge of the bottle base installation area, a gap is formed between the metal plate strip and the side edge of the bottle base installation area, the metal plate strip has deformation capacity, and a plurality of fixing positions are arranged on the metal plate strip. The bottle base is provided with a hanging lug which can be clamped into the fixing position in a matched mode. The installation position of the bottle base can be flexibly adjusted, the long-strip-shaped metal plate strip occupies a small space, no wrinkled part exists, dirt is not prone to being hidden, the use experience of a user is improved, the metal plate strip is adopted for fixing the bottle base, and the effect of reducing the production cost can be achieved. The utility model further discloses the refrigerator.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of household appliance technology, for example, to an adjustable bottle holder installation structure and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] At present, the use of bottle holders in refrigerators is quite popular and has become a standard component of refrigerators. When the bottle holder is assembled and installed in the refrigerator, the assembly of the bottle holder and the door lining of the refrigerator is mostly a boss provided on the door lining, and ribs provided on the bottle holder, which are assembled by plugging. Most of the door linings with such a structure have wrinkles on the boss, which affects the aesthetic appearance and is easy to hide dirt. Moreover, the bottle holder can only be plugged into one or several fixed positions of the door lining, and the user cannot change the placement position at will, which affects the user experience.

[0003] In the related art, a vertically slidable adjustment frame is provided on the door lining so that the bottle holder can be adjusted in multiple positions, thereby improving the flexibility of use for users. However, the adjustment frame generally occupies a large space, has low space utilization, and is also easily dirty, which affects the user experience.

[0004] Therefore, it can be seen that how to improve the flexibility of bottle holder installation and improve the neatness of the installation position to meet the user's experience has become a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently by those skilled in the art.

[0005] 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

[0006] 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.

[0007] The disclosed embodiments provide an adjustable bottle holder installation structure and a refrigerator to solve the problem of how to improve the flexibility of bottle holder installation and the neatness of the installation position to meet the user's usage experience.

[0008] In some embodiments, the adjustable bottle holder installation structure includes: a door liner, a sheet metal strip and a bottle holder. The door liner is provided with a recessed bottle holder installation area; the sheet metal strip is in a long strip shape, vertically installed on the side of the bottle holder installation area, and has a gap between the side of the bottle holder installation area, so that it has deformation ability, and is provided with multiple fixing positions; the bottle holder is provided with a hanging ear, which can be adapted and snapped into the fixing position.

[0009] Optionally, the bottle seat installation area is a rectangular depression, and a mounting groove is provided on its vertical side, and the sheet metal strip covers the opening of the mounting groove.

[0010] Optionally, sheet metal mounting seats are provided at both ends inside the mounting groove, and the sheet metal strips are detachably fixed on the sheet metal mounting seats.

[0011] Optionally, the sheet metal mounting seat is recessed inwardly relative to a plane where the opening of the mounting slot is located, and the recessed distance is the same as the thickness of the sheet metal strip.

[0012] Optionally, a plurality of sheet metal strips are provided and symmetrically arranged on two opposite sides of the bottle seat installation area, and correspondingly, hanging ears are provided at both ends of the bottle seat.

[0013] Optionally, the fixing position is a hanging hole that passes through the sheet metal strip.

[0014] Optionally, both upper and lower ends of the hanging hole are arc-shaped, and only the lower end of the hanging ear is arc-shaped, and the upper end thereof is flat.

[0015] Optionally, the hanging ears are arranged at the rear sides of the left and right sides of the bottle holder near the upper corners.

[0016] Optionally, the rear side surface of the bottle holder or the upper half of the rear side surface is a vacant area.

[0017] In some embodiments, the refrigerator comprises: the adjustable bottle holder mounting structure of any one of the above embodiments.

[0018] The adjustable bottle holder installation structure and refrigerator provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0019] A long sheet metal strip is arranged on the side of the bottle holder installation area on the door lining, and a plurality of fixing positions are arranged on the sheet metal strip. The hanging ears on the bottle holder can be fitted into the fixing positions to fix the bottle holder for installation. The installation position of the bottle holder can be flexibly adjusted through the plurality of fixing positions. The long sheet metal strip takes up less space and has no wrinkled parts, so it is not easy to hide dirt, thereby improving the user experience. In addition, the use of the sheet metal strip to fix the bottle holder can also reduce the production cost.

[0020] 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

[0021] 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:

[0022] Figure 1is a structural schematic diagram of an adjustable bottle holder installation structure provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 is a partial exploded schematic diagram of an adjustable bottle holder installation structure provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of part A;

[0025] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of an adjustable bottle holder mounting structure provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of part B;

[0027] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a sheet metal strip provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of a bottle holder provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Reference numerals:

[0030] 100, door lining; 101, bottle holder installation area; 102, installation groove; 103, sheet metal mounting seat; 104, fixing hole; 200, sheet metal strip; 201, fixing position; 300, bottle holder; 301, hanging ear; 302, vacant area. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] Combination Figure 1-5 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides an adjustable bottle holder installation structure including: a door liner 100, a sheet metal strip 200 and a bottle holder 300. The door liner 100 is provided with a recessed bottle holder installation area 101; the sheet metal strip 200 is in a long strip shape, vertically installed on the side of the bottle holder installation area 101, and has a gap between the side of the bottle holder installation area 101, so that it has deformation ability, and is provided with a plurality of fixing positions 201; the bottle holder 300 is provided with a hanging ear 301, which can be adapted and snapped into the fixing position 201.

[0040] By adopting the adjustable bottle holder installation structure provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, a long sheet metal strip 200 is arranged on the side of the bottle holder installation area 101 on the door lining 100, and a plurality of fixing positions 201 are arranged on the sheet metal strip 200, and the hanging ear 301 on the bottle holder 300 can be adapted to be snapped into the fixing position 201 to fix the bottle holder 300 for installation, and the installation position of the bottle holder 300 can be flexibly adjusted through the plurality of fixing positions 201, and the long sheet metal strip 200 takes up less space and has no wrinkled parts, so it is not easy to hide dirt, thereby improving the user experience, and the sheet metal strip 200 is used to fix the bottle holder 300, which can also reduce the production cost.

[0041] Optionally, the door lining 100 is integrally injection molded, so that the cost of the door lining 100 is lower and the structural strength is higher.

[0042] Optionally, the recessed depth of the bottle holder installation area 101 is greater than the width of the hanging ear 301, and less than or equal to twice the width of the hanging ear 301. In this way, setting the recessed depth of the bottle holder installation area 101 greater than the width of the hanging ear 301 can better fix the hanging ear 301 at the side of the bottle holder installation area 101, and setting the recessed depth of the bottle holder installation area 101 less than or equal to twice the width of the hanging ear 301 can avoid excessive recessed depth, resulting in unnecessary space occupation, and excessive recessed depth is also easy to hide dirt and grime, affecting the user experience.

[0043] Optionally, the width of the hanging ear 301 is less than or equal to one fifth of the thickness of the bottle holder 300. Preferably, the width of the hanging ear 301 is one tenth of the thickness of the bottle holder 300. Generally, the width of the hanging ear 301 is 1.5 cm. In this way, the width of the hanging ear 301 is controlled within a reasonable range as much as possible, so that it has sufficient strength and reduces its space occupation.

[0044] It can be understood that the width of the hanging ear 301 and the thickness of the bottle holder 300 both refer to the distance between the front and rear sides thereof in the installed state.

[0045] like Figure 3-5 As shown, optionally, the bottle holder installation area 101 is a rectangular depression, and a mounting groove 102 is provided on its vertical side, and the sheet metal strip 200 covers the opening of the mounting groove 102. In this way, the mounting groove 102 is provided on the side of the bottle holder installation area 101, and the sheet metal strip 200 covers the opening of the mounting groove 102. When the sheet metal strip 200 is subjected to an extrusion force, it can be sunken into the mounting groove 102, so that it has enough space to deform, so that the hanging ear 301 of the bottle holder 300 is conveniently inserted into the fixing position 201, and the convenience of the connection between the two is improved. At the same time, the sheet metal strip 200 can be used to cover the mounting groove 102, so as to avoid the mounting groove 102 being directly exposed to cause dirt and grime, which affects the overall use experience.

[0046] Optionally, the width of the mounting groove 102 is the same as the width of the sheet metal strip 200. In this way, the sheet metal strip 200 can completely cover the width direction of the mounting groove 102, avoiding a gap between the sheet metal strip 200 and the side of the mounting groove 102, keeping the sheet metal strip 200 flat after installation, and preventing dirt from entering the mounting groove 102.

[0047] Optionally, the depth of the mounting groove 102 is greater than or equal to the protruding length of the hanging ear 301 relative to the bottle holder 300. In this way, after the hanging ear 301 and the sheet metal strip 200 are adapted and installed, they can be completely embedded in the mounting groove 102, preventing the hanging ear 301 from being stuck with the mounting groove 102, and maintaining smooth disassembly and installation.

[0048] Optionally, the distance between the mounting groove 102 and the concave plane of the bottle holder mounting area 101 is equal to the distance between the hanging ear 301 and the rear side wall of the bottle holder 300. When one side of the mounting groove 102 is in close contact with the concave plane of the bottle holder mounting area 101, the rear side of the hanging ear 301 is flush with the rear side wall of the bottle holder 300. In this way, when the bottle holder 300 is installed in the bottle holder mounting area 101, the rear side wall of the bottle holder 300 can be in close contact with the concave plane of the bottle holder mounting area 101, thereby improving the stability of fixing the bottle holder 300.

[0049] Optionally, sheet metal mounting seats 103 are provided at both ends of the mounting groove 102, and the sheet metal strip 200 is detachably fixed on the sheet metal mounting seats 103. In this way, the sheet metal strip 200 is fixed by the sheet metal mounting seats 103 at both ends of the mounting groove 102, thereby improving the stability of the sheet metal strip 200, and the sheet metal strip 200 is detachably connected to the sheet metal mounting seats 103, which facilitates the assembly of the sheet metal strip 200.

[0050] Optionally, the contact area between the sheet metal mounting seat 103 and the sheet metal strip 200 is greater than or equal to one tenth of the area of ​​one side of the sheet metal strip 200, and less than one fifth of the area of ​​one side of the sheet metal strip 200. In this way, the stability of the sheet metal mounting seat 103 fixing the sheet metal strip 200 can be maintained, and sufficient mounting positions can be provided on the sheet metal strip 200, while the sheet metal strip 200 is not deformed at a position that contacts the sheet metal mounting seat 103.

[0051] Optionally, the sheet metal mounting seat 103 is recessed inward relative to the plane where the opening of the mounting groove 102 is located, and the recessed distance is the same as the thickness of the sheet metal strip 200. In this way, the recessed distance of the sheet metal mounting seat 103 is set to be the same as the thickness of the sheet metal strip 200, so that the sheet metal strip 200 can be kept flush with the plane where the opening of the mounting groove 102 is located after being installed on the sheet metal mounting seat 103, avoiding the sheet metal strip 200 protruding and occupying space, and keeping the side of the bottle holder mounting area 101 flat.

[0052] Optionally, the total length of the mounting groove 102 including the sheet metal mounting seat 103 is the same as the length of the sheet metal strip 200. In this way, the sheet metal strip 200 can completely cover the mounting groove 102, avoid exposing the mounting groove 102, keep the mounting groove 102 clean, and make the overall appearance more beautiful.

[0053] Optionally, the sheet metal mounting seat 103 is provided with a fixing hole 104, and the sheet metal strip 200 is also provided with a fixing hole 104 at a position corresponding to the fixing hole 104, and an expansion slot is provided at one end of the fixing hole 104 provided on the sheet metal strip 200, and the expansion slot is provided on the side of the reverse sheet metal strip 200 where the mounting slot 102 is installed, and is provided concentrically with the fixing hole 104. In this way, the sheet metal mounting seat 103 and the sheet metal strip 200 are fixedly connected by screws passing through the fixing holes 104, and the expansion slot is provided on the sheet metal strip 200, so that the screw nut can be easily hidden to prevent the screw from protruding and occupying space and affecting the appearance.

[0054] Optionally, a plurality of sheet metal strips 200 are provided and symmetrically arranged on two opposite sides of the bottle holder installation area 101, and correspondingly, both ends of the bottle holder 300 are provided with hanging ears 301. In this way, both ends of the bottle holder 300 can be connected to the sheet metal strip 200, and the bottle holder 300 is fixed by the two ends, thereby improving the stability of the installation and fixing of the bottle holder 300.

[0055] It can be understood that two sheet metal strips 200 are provided, which are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the bottle seat installation area 101 , and the left and right sides of the bottle seat installation area 101 are perpendicular to the concave plane of the bottle seat installation area 101 .

[0056] like Figure 6 As shown, optionally, the fixing position 201 is a hanging hole penetrating the sheet metal strip 200. In this way, the hanging hole penetrating the sheet metal strip 200 is provided so that the hanging ear 301 of the bottle holder 300 can pass through the hanging hole, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the bottle holder 300 and the sheet metal strip 200.

[0057] It can be understood that the fixing position 201 can be a groove that does not penetrate the sheet metal strip 200. Its shape is the same as the hanging hole. In this way, the closure of the installation groove 102 can be ensured, dirt and grime can be further avoided, and the user experience can be improved.

[0058] like Figure 6-7As shown, optionally, both ends of the hanging hole are arc-shaped, and only the lower end of the hanging ear 301 is arc-shaped, and the upper end thereof is a plane. In this way, the lower end of the hanging ear 301 is set to an arc shape, which is adapted to the arc shape of the lower end of the hanging hole, so as to increase the load-bearing contact area between the two, better fix the bottle holder 300, improve the balance of the supporting force of the hanging ear 301, make the hanging ear 301 more evenly stressed, and reduce the probability of damage to the hanging ear 301. At the same time, the upper end of the hanging ear 301 is a plane, which cooperates with the arc shape of the upper end of the hanging hole, so that there is a certain strain and activity space between the upper end of the hanging ear 301 and the upper end of the hanging hole, avoiding direct hard contact, making it easier to operate when the hanging ear 301 is inserted into the hanging hole, and improving the convenience of installation and removal between the bottle holder 300 and the sheet metal strip 200.

[0059] Optionally, the hanging ear 301 is a closed annular protrusion with a hollow structure at its center. In this way, the hanging ear 301 itself has a certain deformation ability, and when the hanging ear 301 is combined and fixed with the fixing position 201 on the sheet metal strip 200, excessive hard contact can be effectively avoided, the convenience of connection between the two is improved, and the connection position damage caused by hard contact can be prevented.

[0060] like Figure 7 As shown, optionally, the hanging ears 301 are arranged at the corner positions near the upper rear side of the left and right sides of the bottle holder 300. In this way, the hanging ears 301 are arranged at the corner positions near the upper rear side of the left and right sides of the bottle holder 300. When an object is placed inside the bottle holder 300, the lower rear end of the bottle holder 300 can be more closely attached to the door lining 100 by force, thereby improving the stability of the fixing of the bottle holder 300.

[0061] Optionally, the hanging ear 301 and the bottle holder 300 are integrally formed, so that the cost can be reduced and the firmness between the two can be effectively improved.

[0062] Optionally, the rear side surface or the upper half of the rear side surface of the bottle holder 300 is a vacant area 302. In this way, the rear side surface or the upper half of the rear side surface of the bottle holder 300 is set as the vacant area 302, so that it does not form a support for the side wall of the bottle holder 300, so that the side of the bottle holder 300 can have a better deformation ability, so that when the bottle holder 300 is connected to the sheet metal strip 200, the hanging ear 301 installed on the bottle holder 300 can avoid the sheet metal strip 200 through deformation, and can be more conveniently inserted into the hanging hole, thereby improving the convenience of disassembly and installation between the two.

[0063] Optionally, the middle two-thirds of the rear side of the bottle holder 300 is a vacant area 302. In this way, part of the rear side wall can be retained near the side wall of the rear side of the bottle holder 300 to improve the stability of the left and right side walls of the bottle holder 300, while the vacant position can also maintain sufficient deformation capacity of the side wall for easy disassembly and assembly.

[0064] In some embodiments, the refrigerator comprises: the adjustable bottle holder 300 mounting structure of any one of the above embodiments.

[0065] The refrigerator provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure is provided with an adjustable bottle holder 300 installation structure of any of the above-mentioned embodiments, and a long sheet metal strip 200 is provided on the side of the bottle holder installation area 101 on the door lining 100, and a plurality of fixing positions 201 are provided on the sheet metal strip 200, and the hanging ears 301 on the bottle holder 300 can be adapted to be snapped into the fixing positions 201 to fix the bottle holder 300 for installation, and the installation position of the bottle holder 300 can be flexibly adjusted through the plurality of fixing positions 201, and the long sheet metal strip 200 occupies a small space and has no wrinkled parts, so it is not easy to hide dirt, thereby improving the user experience, and the sheet metal strip 200 is used to fix the bottle holder 300, which can also reduce the production cost, improve the use effect of the overall refrigerator, and better meet the user's use requirements for the refrigerator.

[0066] The above description and the accompanying drawings sufficiently 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. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace portions and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying 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.

[0067] The above description and the accompanying drawings sufficiently 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. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace portions and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying 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. An adjustable bottle holder installation structure, characterized in that: include: The door lining (100) is provided with a recessed bottle holder mounting area (101); The sheet metal strip (200) is in the shape of a long strip and is vertically mounted on the side of the bottle seat mounting area (101), and has a gap between the sheet metal strip and the side of the bottle seat mounting area (101), so that the sheet metal strip has the ability to deform, and is provided with a plurality of fixing positions (201); The bottle holder (300) is provided with a hanging ear (301) which can be adapted to be snapped into the fixing position (201).

2. The adjustable bottle holder installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottle seat installation area (101) is in the form of a rectangular depression, and a mounting groove (102) is provided on its vertical side, and the sheet metal strip (200) covers the opening of the mounting groove (102).

3. The adjustable bottle holder installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: Sheet metal mounting seats (103) are provided at both ends inside the mounting groove (102), and the sheet metal strip (200) is detachably fixed on the sheet metal mounting seats (103).

4. The adjustable bottle holder installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sheet metal mounting seat (103) is recessed inwardly relative to the plane where the opening of the mounting groove (102) is located, and the recessed distance is the same as the thickness of the sheet metal strip (200).

5. The adjustable bottle holder installation structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A plurality of sheet metal strips (200) are provided and symmetrically arranged on two opposite sides of the bottle seat installation area (101), and correspondingly, both ends of the bottle seat (300) are provided with hanging ears (301).

6. The adjustable bottle holder installation structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The fixing position (201) is a hanging hole penetrating the sheet metal strip (200).

7. The adjustable bottle holder installation structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper and lower ends of the hanging hole are both arc-shaped, and the hanging ear (301) has only an arc-shaped lower end, and its upper end is a plane.

8. The adjustable bottle holder installation structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The hanging ears (301) are arranged at the rear sides of the left and right sides of the bottle holder (300) and close to the upper corners.

9. The adjustable bottle holder installation structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The rear side surface of the bottle holder (300) or the upper half of the rear side surface is a vacant area (302).

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: It comprises the adjustable bottle seat mounting structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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