Self-drainage refrigerator

By designing a recessed structure of the cover blocking overflow channel and the electrical control box in the refrigerator, combined with the drainage channel and sealing ring, the problem of circuit board damage caused by water inlet on the top of the refrigerator is solved, and the waterproof performance and service life are significantly improved.

CN222303540UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-07QINGDAO HIRON COMML COLD CHAIN
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Application Number
CN202421067630.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-16
Publication Date
2025-01-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-16

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Technical Problem

When commercial refrigerators are outdoors or close to water sources, insufficient waterproofing measures on the top are likely to cause moisture to penetrate, damage the circuit board, affect the normal operation and service life of the refrigerator, and even have safety hazards.

Method used

The cover plate blocks the overflow channel and the electronic control box. The water flow enters the overflow channel and is discharged through the drainage channel. The recessed design of the electronic control box enhances waterproof performance and optimizes space utilization. The sealing ring and threaded connector further enhances the waterproof effect.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent moisture accumulation and damage to the circuit board, improve the waterproof performance and service life of the refrigerator, and ensure the normal operation of the refrigerator and user safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a self-drainage refrigerator, which belongs to the field of refrigeration equipment and comprises a refrigerator body, a door body, an electric control box, an overflow channel, a drainage channel and a cover plate. Wherein the vertical side of the cabinet body is open; the door body is arranged on the side, provided with the opening, of the cabinet body. The door body comprises a door frame and a perspective window. The door body is used for opening or closing the opening of the cabinet body; the electric control box is arranged at the top of the cabinet body and is sunken towards the bottom of the cabinet body, and an electric control board is arranged in the electric control box; the overflow channel is arranged at the top of the cabinet body, is sunken towards the bottom of the cabinet body, and is arranged around the electric control box; the electric control box is located in the middle of the overflow channel. One end of the drainage channel is communicated with the overflow channel, and the other end is communicated with the outside of the cabinet body; the cover plate is used for covering the electric control box and the overflow channel.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and in particular relates to a self-draining refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] Commercial refrigerators refer to refrigerated or frozen freezers used for storing ice cream, beverages, dairy products, quick-frozen foods, food materials, etc. in commercial business channels such as supermarkets, cold drink shops, frozen food shops, hotels and restaurants. Among them, upright refrigerators are vertically arranged refrigerators, which include a cabinet body and a door body, and the door body is opened on one side of the cabinet body.

[0003] However, when the freezer is placed outdoors or near a water source, if the waterproof measures on the top of the freezer are not tight enough, it is easy for moisture to penetrate. Once moisture enters the interior of the freezer, especially near the circuit board, it will directly cause damage to the circuit board. The circuit board is the core component of the freezer and controls all functions of the freezer. When moisture comes into contact with the circuit board, it may not only cause a short circuit, causing the freezer to malfunction, but also corrode the components on the circuit board, further aggravating the degree of damage. This damage not only affects the use of the freezer, but may also shorten its service life and even cause safety hazards.

[0004] Therefore, in order to address the problem that water easily enters the top of the refrigerator and causes damage to the circuit board, an effective waterproof measure or improvement plan needs to be developed to improve the waterproof performance of the refrigerator, protect the circuit board from damage, and ensure the normal operation of the refrigerator and the safe use of the user. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings existing in the related art, the utility model provides a self-draining refrigerator, which is designed with a cover plate to block the overflow channel and the electric control box. When water enters through the gap between the cover plate and the cabinet, the water will flow into the overflow channel, and the water entering the overflow channel will be smoothly discharged to the outside of the cabinet through the drainage channel, thereby avoiding the problem of water accumulation on the top of the cabinet causing damage to the circuit board. At the same time, the concave design of the electric control box not only enhances its waterproof performance, but also optimizes the space utilization inside the refrigerator. This solves the technical problem in the prior art that the top of the refrigerator is easily infiltrated with water, causing damage to the circuit board.

[0006] The utility model provides a self-draining refrigerator, comprising:

[0007] A cabinet body, wherein one vertical side of the cabinet body is open;

[0008] A door body, the door body is arranged on a side of the cabinet body with an opening; the door body comprises a door frame and a perspective window; the door body is used to open or close the opening of the cabinet body;

[0009] An electric control box, which is arranged on the top of the cabinet and is recessed toward the bottom of the cabinet, and the interior of the electric control box is used to be arranged on an electric control board;

[0010] An overflow channel, wherein the overflow channel is arranged at the top of the cabinet, the overflow channel is recessed toward the bottom of the cabinet, and the overflow channel is arranged around the electric control box; the electric control box is located in the middle area of ​​the overflow channel;

[0011] a drainage channel, one end of which is in communication with the overflow channel, and the other end of which is in communication with the outside of the cabinet;

[0012] A cover plate is used to cover the electric control box and the overflow channel.

[0013] In the technical solution, a cover is designed to block the overflow channel and the electric control box. When water enters through the gap between the cover and the cabinet, the water will flow into the overflow channel, and the water entering the overflow channel will be smoothly discharged to the outside of the cabinet through the drainage channel, thus avoiding the problem of water accumulating on the top of the cabinet and causing damage to the circuit board. At the same time, the concave design of the electric control box not only enhances its waterproof performance, but also optimizes the space utilization inside the refrigerator.

[0014] In some embodiments, the height of one end of the drainage channel communicating with the overflow channel is higher than the height of the drainage channel communicating with the outside of the cabinet.

[0015] In the technical solution, the design of the drainage channel ensures that water can flow smoothly from the overflow channel at a high position to the outside of the cabinet at a low position. This inclined design avoids the accumulation of water in the channel and improves the drainage efficiency. At the same time, the direction and location of the drainage channel also take into account the overall structure and ease of use of the refrigerator, ensuring the smoothness and reliability of drainage.

[0016] In some embodiments, a drainage hole is provided in the electric control box, and the drainage hole is communicated with the drainage channel.

[0017] In the technical solution, even if some water enters the electric control box, the drainage holes in the electric control box are connected to the drainage channel, so that the water that may accumulate inside the electric control box can be discharged in time. This design effectively prevents the circuit board from being damaged due to water accumulation inside the electric control box, and improves the waterproof performance and reliability of the electric control box.

[0018] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the electric control box is recessed downward to form a water storage cavity, and the drainage hole is arranged on the side wall of the water storage cavity.

[0019] In the technical solution, the water storage cavity on the inner wall of the electric control box is designed to temporarily store water that may penetrate into the electric control box, preventing the water from directly contacting sensitive components such as the electric control board. At the same time, the location of the water storage cavity and the setting of the drainage holes ensure that the water is discharged in time, further enhancing the waterproof performance of the electric control box.

[0020] In some embodiments, a sealing ring is provided on a side of the cover plate facing the cabinet, and the sealing ring is used to seal the electric control box and the outside of the cabinet.

[0021] In the technical solution, the cover is used to cover the electric control box and the overflow channel, effectively preventing the entry of external moisture and dust. The setting of the sealing ring further enhances the airtightness between the cover and the cabinet, ensuring that moisture will not penetrate through the gap. This design significantly improves the overall waterproof performance of the refrigerator and extends the service life of the refrigerator.

[0022] In some embodiments, the sealing ring is used to be inserted into the overflow channel.

[0023] In the technical solution, the sealing ring is designed to be plugged into the overflow channel, which not only enhances the sealing performance but also facilitates installation and removal. This design makes it easier to operate the refrigerator when maintaining or replacing parts, thus improving the convenience of refrigerator maintenance.

[0024] In some embodiments, the electric control box is detachably connected to the cabinet.

[0025] In the technical solution, the electric control box and the cabinet body are detachably connected, making the inspection and replacement of the electric control box more convenient. This design not only improves the maintenance efficiency of the refrigerator, but also reduces the maintenance cost.

[0026] In some embodiments, a flange is formed at the opening of the electric control box away from the inside of the electric control box; the overflow channel is formed by the flange being recessed toward the bottom of the cabinet.

[0027] In the technical solution, the flange is arranged so that the flange of the electric control box overlaps the top of the cabinet, which facilitates the connection between the electric control box and the cabinet. In addition, the overflow channel is formed by the flange depression, so there is no gap at the overflow channel, ensuring that water will not enter the cabinet.

[0028] In some embodiments, the cover plate is connected to the electric control box via a threaded connector, and the threaded connector is located on the flange and on a side of the overflow channel away from the interior of the electric control box.

[0029] In the technical solution, the threaded connector is located on the flange and away from the interior of the electric control box, so that water that penetrates through the threaded hole will stay away from the interior of the electric control box, ensuring that the water that enters through the threaded hole can be intercepted by the overflow channel.

[0030] In some embodiments, one end of the drainage channel communicating with the outside of the cabinet is located on a side of the cabinet away from the door.

[0031] In the technical solution, the end of the drainage channel connected to the outside of the cabinet is located on the side of the cabinet away from the door. This design avoids the impact of moisture on the door during drainage and also facilitates the installation and maintenance of the drainage pipe. In addition, the location of the drainage channel also takes into account the overall aesthetics and spatial layout of the refrigerator, making the refrigerator more neat and beautiful in appearance.

[0032] Based on the above technical solution, in the embodiment of the utility model, a cover plate is designed to block the overflow channel and the electric control box. When water enters through the gap between the cover plate and the cabinet, the water will flow into the overflow channel, and the water entering the overflow channel will be smoothly discharged to the outside of the cabinet through the drainage channel, thereby avoiding the problem of circuit board damage caused by water accumulation on the top of the cabinet. At the same time, the concave design of the electric control box not only enhances its waterproof performance, but also optimizes the space utilization inside the refrigerator. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present application. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the drawings:

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the self-draining refrigerator of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 2 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the self-draining refrigerator of the utility model;

[0036] Figure 3 It is a rear view of an embodiment of the self-draining refrigerator of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an electric control box of an embodiment of the self-draining refrigerator of the utility model;

[0038] Figure 5 A top view of an electric control box of an embodiment of the self-draining refrigerator of the utility model;

[0039] Figure 6 A side view of an electric control box of an embodiment of the self-draining refrigerator of the utility model;

[0040] Figure 7 It is a rear view of the electric control box of one embodiment of the self-draining refrigerator of the utility model;

[0041] Figure 8for Figure 7 Cross-sectional view along the AA direction.

[0042] In the figure:

[0043] 100, cabinet body; 200, door body; 800, electric control box; 801, flange; 900, overflow channel; 110, drainage channel; 111, first drainage pipe; 112, second drainage pipe; 120, water storage chamber; 130, drainage hole; 140, base; 150, cover plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] 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. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of 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.

[0045] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0046] The terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first", "second", and "third" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

[0047] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0048] Please refer to all the drawings. In an illustrative embodiment of the self-draining refrigerator of the present invention, the self-draining refrigerator includes: a cabinet 100, a door 200, an electric control box 800, an overflow channel 900, a drainage channel 110 and a cover plate 150; wherein, one side of the cabinet 100 is vertically opened; the door 200 is arranged on the side of the cabinet 100 where the opening is opened; the door 200 includes a door frame and a perspective window; the door 200 is used to open or close the opening of the cabinet 100; the electric control box 800 is arranged on the cabinet 100 0, and is recessed toward the bottom of the cabinet 100, and the interior of the electric control box 800 is used to be set on the electric control board; the overflow channel 900 is set at the top of the cabinet 100, the overflow channel 900 is recessed toward the bottom of the cabinet 100, and the overflow channel 900 is set around the electric control box 800; the electric control box 800 is located in the middle area of ​​the overflow channel 900; one end of the drainage channel 110 is connected to the overflow channel 900, and the other end is connected to the outside of the cabinet 100; the cover plate 150 is used to cover the electric control box 800 and the overflow channel 900.

[0049] Through the above solution, the cover plate 150 is designed to block the overflow channel 900 and the electric control box 800. When water enters through the gap between the cover plate 150 and the cabinet 100, the water will flow into the overflow channel 900, and the water entering the overflow channel 900 will be smoothly discharged from the cabinet 100 through the drainage channel 110, thereby avoiding the problem of circuit board damage caused by water accumulation on the top of the cabinet 100. At the same time, the concave design of the electric control box 800 not only enhances its waterproof performance, but also optimizes the space utilization inside the refrigerator.

[0050] In some embodiments, the side of the cabinet 100 with an opening is the front side of the refrigerator. Therefore, the door 200 is disposed at the front side of the cabinet 100. When the door 200 closes the opening of the cabinet 100, the front side of the door 200 is the front side direction of the cabinet 100.

[0051] In some embodiments, the cabinet 100 is rectangular, and the height direction of the cabinet 100 is the length direction of the cabinet 100. The cabinet 100 is vertically arranged. Therefore, the length direction of the door 200 is the same as that of the cabinet 100, and the door 200 is also vertically arranged.

[0052] In some embodiments, the directions of the two sides of the cabinet 100 with the opening are the width direction of the cabinet 100. The direction perpendicular to the side of the cabinet 100 with the opening is the depth direction of the opening of the cabinet 100.

[0053] In some embodiments, both sides of the width direction of the cabinet 100 are parallel to the depth direction of the opening of the cabinet 100 .

[0054] In some embodiments, when the door body 200 closes the opening of the cabinet body 100 , the width direction of the door body 200 is the width direction of the cabinet body 100 .

[0055] In some embodiments, the upper surface of the cabinet 100 is rectangular. The electric control box 800 is rectangular, and the top of the electric control box 800 is open.

[0056] In some embodiments, the overflow channel 900 is arranged in a ring shape, and the electric control box 800 is located in the center of the overflow channel 900, that is, the overflow channel 900 is sleeved with the electric control box 800.

[0057] In some embodiments, the depth direction of the overflow channel 900 is the same as the height direction of the cabinet 100 .

[0058] In some embodiments, the overflow channel 900 is arranged in a rectangular ring shape, and the four vertical inner walls of the overflow channel 900 close to the electric control box 800 are parallel to the corresponding vertical inner walls of the electric control box 800.

[0059] In some embodiments, the overflow channel 900 is arranged in a rectangular ring shape, and the four vertical inner walls of the overflow channel 900 close to the electric control box 800 are at the same distance from the corresponding vertical inner walls of the electric control box 800 .

[0060] In some embodiments, a base 140 is provided on the inner bottom wall of the electric control box 800, and the electric control board is used to be installed on the base 140, so as to keep the electric control board away from the inner bottom wall of the electric control box 800, and prevent water from damaging the electric control board when water enters the electric control box 800.

[0061] In some embodiments, the height direction of the base 140 is arranged away from the bottom of the cabinet 100 . Or the thickness direction of the base 140 is arranged away from the bottom of the cabinet 100 .

[0062] In some embodiments, the base 140 and the inner bottom wall of the electric control box 800 are integrally formed to improve the strength of the structure.

[0063] In some embodiments, the base 140 is formed by stamping the inner bottom wall of the electric control box 800 .

[0064] In some embodiments, the height of one end of the drainage channel 110 connected to the overflow channel 900 is higher than the height of the drainage channel 110 connected to the outside of the cabinet 100. The design of the drainage channel 110 ensures that water can flow smoothly from the overflow channel 900 at a high position to the outside of the cabinet 100 at a low position. This inclined design avoids the accumulation of water in the channel and improves the drainage efficiency. At the same time, the direction and position selection of the drainage channel 110 also take into account the overall structure and convenience of the refrigerator, ensuring the smoothness and reliability of drainage.

[0065] In some embodiments, a flange 801 is formed at the opening of the electric control box 800 away from the inside of the electric control box 800; the overflow channel 900 is formed by the flange 801 being recessed toward the bottom of the cabinet 100. The flange 801 is provided so that the flange 801 of the electric control box 800 can overlap the top of the cabinet 100, which facilitates the connection between the electric control box 800 and the cabinet 100. In addition, the overflow channel 900 is formed by the recess of the flange 801, so there is no gap at the overflow channel 900, ensuring that water does not enter the inside of the cabinet 100.

[0066] In some embodiments, the flange 801 is a part of the electric control box 800 , and it can be said that the overflow channel 900 is disposed on the electric control box 800 .

[0067] Furthermore, the overflow channel 900 is formed by stamping the flange 801 .

[0068] In some embodiments, the drainage channel 110 is also disposed on the flange 801 . The drainage channel 110 includes a solid pipe, and the drainage channel 110 is disposed below the corresponding position of the flange 801 . The drainage channel 110 is connected to the bottom end of the overflow channel 900 .

[0069] In some embodiments, one end of the drainage channel 110 communicating with the outside of the cabinet 100 is located on the side of the cabinet 100 away from the door 200. The one end of the drainage channel 110 communicating with the outside of the cabinet 100 is located on the side of the cabinet 100 away from the door 200. This design avoids the influence of moisture on the door 200 during drainage, and also facilitates the installation and maintenance of the drainage pipe. In addition, the location selection of the drainage channel 110 also takes into account the overall aesthetics and spatial layout of the refrigerator, making the refrigerator more neat and beautiful in appearance.

[0070] In some embodiments, the drainage channel 110 includes a first drainage pipe 111, the top of the first drainage pipe 111 is connected and communicated with the inner bottom wall of the overflow channel 900, and the length direction of the first drainage pipe 111 is arranged along the length direction of the cabinet 100. In other words, the length direction of the first drainage pipe 111 is perpendicular to the bottom wall of the flange 801.

[0071] In some embodiments, the drainage channel 110 includes a second drainage pipe 112 , which is perpendicular to the first drainage pipe 111 , and one end of the second drainage pipe 112 is connected to and communicates with the bottom end of the first drainage pipe 111 .

[0072] In some embodiments, one end of the second drain pipe 112 away from the first drain pipe 111 is passed through the vertical rear wall of the cabinet 100 , that is, one end of the second drain pipe 112 away from the first drain pipe 111 is passed through a side of the cabinet 100 away from the door 200 .

[0073] In some embodiments, the length direction of the second drain pipe 112 is arranged along the front-to-back direction of the cabinet 100 .

[0074] In some other embodiments, the length direction of the second drain pipe 112 is perpendicular to a side of the cabinet 100 away from the door 200 .

[0075] In some other embodiments, the length direction of the second drain pipe 112 is perpendicular to the vertical rear side wall of the cabinet 100 .

[0076] In some embodiments, a drainage hole 130 is provided in the electric control box 800, and the drainage hole 130 is connected to the drainage channel 110. Even if some water enters the electric control box 800, the drainage hole 130 provided in the electric control box 800 is connected to the drainage channel 110, so that the water that may accumulate inside the electric control box 800 can be discharged in time. This design effectively prevents the problem of circuit board damage caused by water accumulation inside the electric control box 800, and improves the waterproof performance and reliability of the electric control box 800.

[0077] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the electric control box 800 is recessed with a water storage cavity 120, and the drainage hole 130 is provided on the side wall of the water storage cavity 120. The water storage cavity 120 on the inner wall of the electric control box 800 is designed to temporarily store water that may penetrate into the electric control box 800, and prevent the water from directly contacting sensitive components such as the electric control board. At the same time, the position of the water storage cavity 120 and the setting of the drainage hole 130 ensure the timely discharge of water, further enhancing the waterproof performance of the electric control box 800.

[0078] In some embodiments, the water storage cavity 120 is recessed into the bottom wall of the electric control box 800 , and the water storage cavity 120 is formed by punching the electric control box 800 .

[0079] In some embodiments, the water storage chamber 120 is close to the side of the electric control box 800 away from the door body 200. The drainage hole 130 is opened on the vertical side wall of the water storage chamber 120 away from the door body 200. The lowest point of the drainage hole 130 is not higher than the inner bottom wall of the electric control box 800, that is, the drainage hole 130 is partially or completely located in the water storage chamber 120.

[0080] In some embodiments, a sealing ring is provided on the side of the cover plate 150 facing the cabinet 100, and the sealing ring is used to seal the electric control box 800 and the outside of the cabinet 100. The cover plate 150 is used to cover the electric control box 800 and the overflow channel 900, effectively preventing the entry of external moisture and dust. The provision of the sealing ring further enhances the airtightness between the cover plate 150 and the cabinet 100, ensuring that moisture does not penetrate through the gap. This design significantly improves the overall waterproof performance of the refrigerator and extends the service life of the refrigerator.

[0081] In some embodiments, the material of the sealing ring includes but is not limited to rubber and resin.

[0082] In some embodiments, the sealing ring is used to be inserted into the overflow channel 900. The design of the sealing ring can be inserted into the overflow channel 900, which not only enhances the sealing performance, but also facilitates installation and removal. This design makes it more convenient to operate the refrigerator when maintaining or replacing parts, thereby improving the convenience of maintenance of the refrigerator.

[0083] In some embodiments, the shape of the sealing ring is the same as the shape of the overflow channel 900 .

[0084] In some embodiments, the height of the sealing ring is perpendicular to the cover plate 150 .

[0085] In some embodiments, the height of the sealing ring is smaller than the depth of the overflow channel 900 , ensuring that the overflow channel 900 has enough space for water to flow.

[0086] In some embodiments, the electric control box 800 is detachably connected to the cabinet 100. The detachable connection between the electric control box 800 and the cabinet 100 makes it easier to inspect and replace the electric control box 800. This design not only improves the maintenance efficiency of the refrigerator, but also reduces the maintenance cost.

[0087] In some embodiments, the cover plate 150 is connected to the cabinet electric control box 800 through a threaded connector, and the threaded connector is located on the flange 801 and on the side of the overflow channel 900 away from the inside of the electric control box 800. The threaded connector is located on the flange 801 and away from the inside of the electric control box 800, so that water that penetrates through the threaded hole will be away from the inside of the electric control box 800, ensuring that the water that enters through the threaded hole can be intercepted by the overflow channel 900.

[0088] In some embodiments, threaded connectors include, but are not limited to, bolts and screws.

[0089] In some embodiments, the connection between the cover plate 150 and the electric control box 800 may also be a snap-on connection.

[0090] In some embodiments, the connection between the electric control box 800 and the cabinet 100 may be a threaded connection, and the threaded connection passes through the flange 801 of the electric control box 800 and the cabinet 100 .

[0091] In some embodiments, the threaded connector passes through the cover plate 150, the flange 801 and the cabinet 100 at the same time, so as to achieve the connection between the cover plate 150, the flange 801 and the cabinet 100, save threaded connectors and facilitate installation.

[0092] In some embodiments, a plurality of threaded connectors are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the flange 801 to improve the strength of the connection.

[0093] In some embodiments, the connection between the electric control box 800 and the cabinet 100 can also be a snap-on connection.

[0094] Through the description of multiple embodiments of the self-draining refrigerator of the utility model, it can be seen that the self-draining refrigerator of the utility model has at least one or more of the following advantages:

[0095] 1. The cover plate 150 is designed to block the overflow channel 900 and the electric control box 800. When water enters through the gap between the cover plate 150 and the cabinet 100, the water will flow into the overflow channel 900. The water entering the overflow channel 900 will be smoothly discharged from the cabinet 100 through the drainage channel 110, thereby avoiding the problem of water accumulating on the top of the cabinet 100 and causing damage to the circuit board. At the same time, the concave design of the electric control box 800 not only enhances its waterproof performance, but also optimizes the space utilization inside the refrigerator;

[0096] 2. A drainage hole 130 is provided in the electric control box 800, and the drainage hole 130 is connected to the drainage channel 110. Even if some water enters the electric control box 800, the drainage hole 130 provided in the electric control box 800 is connected to the drainage channel 110, so that the water that may accumulate inside the electric control box 800 can be discharged in time. This design effectively prevents the problem of circuit board damage caused by water accumulation inside the electric control box 800, and improves the waterproof performance and reliability of the electric control box 800.

[0097] Finally, it should be noted that: the various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0098] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the specific implementation methods of the utility model can still be modified or some technical features can be replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the technical solution for which protection is requested in the utility model.

Claims

1. A self-draining refrigerator, characterized in that: include: A cabinet body, wherein one vertical side of the cabinet body is open; A door body, the door body is arranged on a side of the cabinet body with an opening; the door body comprises a door frame and a perspective window; the door body is used to open or close the opening of the cabinet body; An electric control box, which is arranged on the top of the cabinet and is recessed toward the bottom of the cabinet, and the interior of the electric control box is used to be arranged on an electric control board; An overflow channel, wherein the overflow channel is arranged at the top of the cabinet, the overflow channel is recessed toward the bottom of the cabinet, and the overflow channel is arranged around the electric control box; the electric control box is located in the middle area of ​​the overflow channel; a drainage channel, one end of which is in communication with the overflow channel, and the other end of which is in communication with the outside of the cabinet; A cover plate is used to cover the electric control box and the overflow channel.

2. The self-draining refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of one end of the drainage channel communicating with the overflow channel is higher than the height of the drainage channel communicating with the outside of the cabinet.

3. The self-draining refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: A drainage hole is provided in the electric control box, and the drainage hole is communicated with the drainage channel.

4. The self-draining refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the electric control box is recessed downward to form a water storage cavity, and the drainage hole is arranged on the side wall of the water storage cavity.

5. The self-draining refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring is arranged on one side of the cover plate facing the cabinet, and the sealing ring is used to seal the electric control box and the outside of the cabinet.

6. The self-draining refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sealing ring is used for being inserted into the overflow channel.

7. The self-draining refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric control box is detachably connected to the cabinet.

8. The self-draining refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that: The opening of the electric control box is formed with a flange away from the inside of the electric control box; the overflow channel is formed by the flange being recessed toward the bottom of the cabinet.

9. The self-draining refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cover plate is connected to the electric control box via a threaded connector, and the threaded connector is located on the flange and on a side of the overflow channel away from the interior of the electric control box.

10. The self-draining refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the drainage channel communicating with the outside of the cabinet is located at a side of the cabinet away from the door body.