Vehicle-mounted refrigerator inner door assembly, vehicle-mounted refrigerator and motor home

By adopting the design of connecting mechanism and locking elements in the inner door assembly of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator, the problems of inner door fixing and opening and closing are solved, the energy saving and stability of the refrigerator are improved, and the convenient operation of the inner door and compartment sealing are achieved.

CN222187495UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-17JIANGSU SANJO INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420176545.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-24
Publication Date
2024-12-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-24

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Technical Problem

Existing automotive refrigerators have challenges in energy saving and stability, especially the problems of simple, reliable fixing and convenient switching of the inner door are difficult to solve.

Method used

A vehicle-mounted refrigerator inner door assembly is designed, adopting at least two sets of connecting mechanisms, including a first connector and a second connector, and the inner door is stabilized and conveniently opened and closed by a receiving groove and locking element, combining the pin and Spring chamber structure ensures rotation and locking functions of the inner door.

Benefits of technology

It realizes stable and reliable connection of the inner door, improves the sealing of the refrigerator compartment, energy-saving and emission-reducing effects, and is simple and convenient to operate, adapting to different usage scenarios.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle-mounted refrigerators, and particularly relates to a vehicle-mounted refrigerator inner door assembly which comprises an inner door, a refrigerator shell and at least two sets of connecting mechanisms, each connecting mechanism comprises a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece, the first connecting pieces are arranged on the refrigerator shell, and the second connecting pieces are arranged on the inner door; or, the first connecting piece is arranged on the inner door, and the second connecting piece is arranged on the refrigerator shell; the second connecting piece comprises a containing groove and a locking element, the locking element is arranged on the side of the containing groove, the first connecting piece can be connected with and separated from the containing groove, and when the first connecting piece is connected with the containing groove, the first connecting piece is limited in the containing groove by the locking element. At this time, the first connecting piece can rotate around the corresponding axis relative to the corresponding receiving groove. The vehicle-mounted refrigerator inner door assembly is simple and ingenious in design, the inner door is convenient to open and close, the locking element ensures that the inner door is reliable and stable in connection and easy and convenient to open and close, the inner door ensures that a compartment of the refrigerator is better sealed, and the effects of energy conservation and emission reduction are achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle-mounted refrigerators, and in particular relates to a vehicle-mounted refrigerator inner door assembly, a vehicle-mounted refrigerator and a recreational vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Car refrigerators are used in RVs to preserve food and other items at low temperatures. Car refrigerators are the continuation of home refrigerators. Because their usage scenarios are completely different from those of home refrigerators, the following technical problems may arise. For example, car refrigerators have higher energy-saving requirements due to limited outdoor power supply, and car refrigerators have high stability requirements as the RV bumps. Existing car refrigerators achieve energy saving by setting inner doors inside the outer doors to better seal the freezer and / or refrigerator compartment. However, what kind of connection structure is simple, reliable and stable to fix the inner door, and how to facilitate the opening and closing of the inner door are technical problems that need to be solved urgently, which is of great significance to the field of car refrigerator technology. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the problems in the prior art of how to simply and reliably fix the inner door of a vehicle refrigerator and facilitate its opening and closing, the utility model provides a vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly, a vehicle refrigerator and a motorhome.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows: a vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly, comprising:

[0005] Inner door;

[0006] Refrigerator housing;

[0007] and at least two groups of connection mechanisms, the connection mechanisms comprising a first connection member and a second connection member, the first connection member being arranged on the refrigerator housing, and the second connection member being arranged on the inner door; or the first connection member being arranged on the inner door, and the second connection member being arranged on the refrigerator housing;

[0008] The second connecting member includes a receiving groove and a locking element, and the locking element is arranged on the side of the receiving groove. The first connecting member can engage with and disengage from the receiving groove. When the first connecting member is engaged with the receiving groove, the first connecting member is limited in the receiving groove by the locking element. At this time, the first connecting member can rotate around the corresponding axis relative to the corresponding receiving groove.

[0009] Preferably, the first connecting member includes a pin shaft, and the pin shaft is vertically arranged. When the first connecting member is engaged with the receiving groove, the first connecting member can rotate relative to the corresponding receiving groove around the corresponding pin shaft, which has a simple structure, is easy to disassemble, and is easy to open and close the inner door, and is stable and reliable.

[0010] Furthermore, there are four groups of the connection mechanisms, two of which are arranged on the left side of the inner door, and the other two are arranged on the right side of the inner door; after the two groups of the first connection members on the right side are disconnected from the second connection members, the refrigerator inner door can rotate around the two groups of the first connection members on the left side; after the two groups of the first connection members on the left side are disconnected from the second connection members, the refrigerator inner door can rotate around the two groups of the first connection members on the right side. Two groups of connection mechanisms are arranged on the left and right sides of the inner door respectively, that is, the inner door can be opened on the left and right, which can adapt to various usage scenarios of the vehicle refrigerator.

[0011] Preferably, the locking element is a magnet, and the first connecting piece is made of ferromagnetic metal. In the closed state, the locking element and the first connecting piece are attracted to ensure that the inner door is secure and does not shake; during the door opening process, there is a certain attraction between the first connecting piece as the door axis and the corresponding magnet, so that there is a certain damping during the door opening process, improving the door opening feel and optimizing the user experience.

[0012] Preferably, the second connector also includes a spring and a spring cavity, the spring cavity is connected to the receiving groove through a through hole, the spring and the locking element are both arranged in the spring cavity, one end of the locking element slides through the through hole and extends into the receiving groove, and the first connector pushes the locking element into the spring cavity during the process of entering the receiving groove. When the first connector is engaged with the receiving groove, one end of the locking element bounces into the receiving groove again under the action of the spring to limit the first connector in the receiving groove. The spring ensures that the locking element is movably arranged in the receiving groove, and when the first connector is engaged with the receiving groove, the first connector is limited in the receiving groove by the locking element, that is, the locking element moves with the engagement and disengagement of the first connector with the receiving groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the end of the locking element close to the first connecting member is spherical, so as to reduce the friction between the first connecting member and the locking element, and facilitate the smooth connection and separation of the first connecting member and the receiving groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the shell of the spring chamber is an injection molded part, and the locking element is an injection molded part, which is easy to process and manufacture and has a low cost.

[0015] Preferably, a recessed door handle is provided on the outer side of the inner door, which does not take up space, is simple and beautiful, and is convenient for opening and closing the inner door.

[0016] A vehicle refrigerator comprises any one of the above-mentioned vehicle refrigerator inner door assemblies, wherein the inner door is used to close a compartment of the vehicle refrigerator, and a sealing ring is provided between the inner door and the compartment.

[0017] A recreational vehicle comprises the above-mentioned on-vehicle refrigerator.

[0018] Beneficial effects: In the vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly of the utility model, the locking element is arranged on the side of the receiving groove, and the first connecting member can engage with and disengage from the receiving groove. When the first connecting member is engaged with the receiving groove, the first connecting member is limited in the receiving groove by the locking element. At this time, the first connecting member can rotate around the corresponding axis relative to the corresponding receiving groove. The structural design of the vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly is simple and ingenious, which is convenient for opening and closing the inner door. The setting of the locking element ensures that the inner door connection is reliable and stable, and the opening and closing operation is simple and convenient. The inner door ensures that the compartments of the refrigerator, such as the freezer and / or refrigerator, are better sealed, thereby achieving the effect of energy saving and emission reduction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the interior view of the embodiment 1 of the vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A is a partial enlarged schematic diagram;

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the interior view of the second embodiment of the vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly of the utility model;

[0026] In the figure: 1. inner door, 11. door handle, 2. connecting mechanism, 21. first connecting member, 211. pin, 22. second connecting member, 221. receiving groove, 222. locking element, 223. spring, 224. spring cavity, 225. through hole, 3. sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] 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. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative and is by no means a limitation on the utility model and its application or use. 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.

[0028] Example 1.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly includes an inner door 1, a refrigerator shell and at least two sets of connecting mechanisms 2, wherein the connecting mechanism 2 includes a first connecting member 21 and a second connecting member 22, wherein the first connecting member 21 is arranged on the refrigerator shell (not shown in the figure), and the second connecting member 22 is arranged on the inner door 1; or, the first connecting member 21 is arranged on the inner door 1, and the second connecting member 22 is arranged on the refrigerator shell; in this embodiment, the first connecting member 21 is arranged on the refrigerator shell, and the second connecting member 22 is arranged on the inner door 1, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown; the second connecting member 22 includes a receiving groove 221 and a locking element 222, and the locking element 222 is arranged on the side of the receiving groove 221. The first connecting member 21 can engage with and disengage from the receiving groove 221. When the first connecting member 21 is engaged with the receiving groove 221, the first connecting member 21 is limited in the receiving groove 221 by the locking element 222. At this time, the first connecting member 21 can rotate around the corresponding axis relative to the corresponding receiving groove 221.

[0030] Specifically, in this embodiment, Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the first connecting member 21 includes a pin shaft 211, and the pin shaft 211 is vertically arranged. When the first connecting member 21 is engaged with the receiving groove 221, the first connecting member 21 can rotate around the corresponding pin shaft 211 relative to the corresponding receiving groove 221; further, in the present embodiment, the number of the connecting mechanism 2 is four groups, of which two groups of the connecting mechanism 2 are arranged on the left side of the inner door 1, and the other two groups of the connecting mechanism 2 are arranged on the right side of the inner door 1; after the two groups of the first connecting members 21 on the right side are separated from the second connecting members 22, the refrigerator inner door 1 can rotate around the two groups of the first connecting members 21 on the left side; after the two groups of the first connecting members 21 on the left side are separated from the second connecting members 22, the refrigerator inner door 1 can rotate around the two groups of the first connecting members 21 on the right side, that is, the inner door 1 can be opened on the left and on the right, and can adapt to various usage scenarios of the vehicle refrigerator; further, in the present embodiment, the outer side of the inner door 1 is provided with a concave door handle 11, which does not occupy space, is simple and beautiful, and is convenient for opening and closing the inner door 1 through the door handle 11.

[0031] Specifically, in this embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, the second connecting member 22 also includes a spring 223 and a spring cavity 224, and the spring cavity 224 is connected to the receiving groove 221 through a through hole 225. The spring 223 and the locking element 222 are both arranged in the spring cavity 224, and one end of the locking element 222 slides through the through hole 225 and extends into the receiving groove 221. When the first connecting member 21 enters the receiving groove 221, the locking element 222 is pushed into the spring cavity 224. When the first connecting member 21 is engaged with the receiving groove 221, one end of the locking element 222 is re-entered into the receiving groove 221 under the action of the spring 223 to limit the first connecting member 21 in the receiving groove 221, so as to ensure that the locking element 222 is movably arranged in the receiving groove 221. When the first connecting member 21 is engaged with the receiving groove 221, When engaging with the receiving groove 221, the first connecting member 21 is limited in the receiving groove 221 by the locking element 222, that is, the locking element 222 engages and disengages with the first connecting member 21 and the receiving groove 221; further, in the present embodiment, the locking element 222 is provided with a groove for accommodating the spring 223 at one end away from the first connecting member 21, and the locking element 222 is spherical at one end close to the first connecting member 21, so as to reduce the friction between the first connecting member 21 and the locking element 222, and facilitate the smooth engagement and disengagement of the first connecting member 21 and the receiving groove 221; further, in the present embodiment, the shell of the spring cavity 224 is an injection molded part, the locking element 222 is an injection molded part, and the first connecting member 21 is an injection molded part, which is easy to process and manufacture and has a low cost.

[0032] A vehicle refrigerator comprises the above-mentioned vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly, wherein the inner door 1 is used to close the compartment of the vehicle refrigerator, a sealing ring 3 is provided between the inner door 1 and the compartment of the present embodiment, the compartment of the present embodiment is a refrigerator compartment or a freezer compartment, and an outer door is also provided outside the inner door 1.

[0033] A recreational vehicle comprises the above-mentioned on-vehicle refrigerator.

[0034] The working principle of a vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly is as follows:

[0035] The process of opening the door to the left is as follows: first, hold the door handle 11 on the left side and pull the inner door 1 outwards. When the inner door 1 drives the second connecting member 22 to move outwards, the pin shaft 211 pushes the locking element 222 of the second connecting member 22 into the spring cavity 224 to unlock it. At this time, the inner door 1 is continuously pulled outwards to disengage the pin shaft 211 from the receiving groove 221. At the same time, the locking element 222 is reset to the locked state under the action of the spring 223. Then, a smaller force is used to continue to pull the inner door 1 outwards to complete the left opening of the inner door 1.

[0036] The process of closing the door to the left is as follows: first, the inner door 1 is rotated toward the refrigerator housing, and the inner door 1 drives the second connecting member 22 on the left side to move inward until the pin shaft 211 pushes the locking element 222 of the second connecting member 22 into the spring cavity 224 to unlock it. When the pin shaft 211 enters the receiving groove 221 and is in place, the locking element 222 is reset to the locked state under the action of the spring 223, and the inner door 1 is closed to the left. Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown.

[0037] The process of opening the door to the right is as follows: The process is the same as the process of opening the door to the left, except that the left side becomes the right side, so I will not repeat it;

[0038] The process of closing the door to the right is as follows: The process is the same as the process of closing the door to the left, except that the left side becomes the right side. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, no further details are given.

[0039] Example 2.

[0040] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the difference from embodiment 1 is that the locking element 222 is a magnet, the material of the first connecting member 21 is a ferromagnetic metal, and the ferromagnetic metal of this embodiment is iron, and the first connecting member 21 is fixedly installed on the inner door, and the coupling member is located on the side of the receiving groove 221. In the closed state, the locking element 222 and the first connecting member 21 are attracted to ensure that the inner door is firm and does not shake; during the door opening process, there is a certain attraction between the first connecting member 21 as the door axis and the corresponding magnet, so that there is a certain damping during the door opening process, improving the door opening feel to optimize the user experience.

[0041] The above are only preferred specific implementation methods of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model, who makes equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical scheme and utility model concept of the utility model, should be covered by the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly, characterized in that: include, Inner door (1); Refrigerator housing; and at least two groups of connection mechanisms (2), the connection mechanisms (2) comprising a first connection member (21) and a second connection member (22), the first connection member (21) being arranged on a refrigerator housing, and the second connection member (22) being arranged on an inner door (1); or the first connection member (21) being arranged on the inner door (1), and the second connection member (22) being arranged on the refrigerator housing; The second connecting member (22) comprises a receiving groove (221) and a locking element (222), wherein the locking element (222) is arranged on the side of the receiving groove (221), and the first connecting member (21) can be engaged with and disengaged from the receiving groove (221). When the first connecting member (21) is engaged with the receiving groove (221), the first connecting member (21) is limited in the receiving groove (221) by the locking element (222), and at this time, the first connecting member (21) can rotate around a corresponding axis relative to the corresponding receiving groove (221).

2. The vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting member (21) comprises a pin shaft (211), and the pin shaft (211) is arranged vertically.

3. The vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the connecting mechanisms (2) is four groups, of which two groups of the connecting mechanisms (2) are arranged on the left side of the inner door (1), and the other two groups of the connecting mechanisms (2) are arranged on the right side of the inner door (1); after the two groups of the first connecting members (21) on the right side are disconnected from the second connecting members (22), the refrigerator inner door (1) can rotate around the two groups of the first connecting members (21) on the left side; after the two groups of the first connecting members (21) on the left side are disconnected from the second connecting members (22), the refrigerator inner door (1) can rotate around the two groups of the first connecting members (21) on the right side.

4. The vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The locking element (222) is a magnet, and the first connecting member (21) is made of ferromagnetic metal.

5. The vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The second connecting member (22) further comprises a spring (223) and a spring cavity (224); the spring cavity (224) is connected to the receiving groove (221) through a through hole (225); the spring (223) and the locking element (222) are both arranged in the spring cavity (224); one end of the locking element (222) slides through the through hole (225) and extends into the receiving groove (221); when the first connecting member (21) enters the receiving groove (221), the locking element (222) is pushed into the spring cavity (224); when the first connecting member (21) and the receiving groove (221) are engaged in place, one end of the locking element (222) is re-entered into the receiving groove (221) under the action of the spring (223) to limit the first connecting member (21) in the receiving groove (221).

6. The vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the locking element (222) close to the first connecting piece (21) is spherical.

7. The vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shell of the spring chamber (224) is an injection molded part, and the locking element (222) is an injection molded part.

8. The vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The outer side of the inner door (1) is provided with a recessed door handle (11).

9. A vehicle refrigerator, characterized in that: The vehicle refrigerator comprises the vehicle refrigerator inner door assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the inner door (1) is used to close the compartment of the vehicle refrigerator, and a sealing ring (3) is provided between the inner door (1) and the compartment.

10. A motorhome, characterized in that: The RV includes the vehicle-mounted refrigerator as described in claim 9.