Refrigerator and storage device thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides a refrigerator and a storage device thereof. The storage device is used for being arranged inside the refrigerator or independently used outside the refrigerator. The storage device comprises a storage box, a plurality of storage cavities are formed in the storage box, and an opening of each storage cavity faces upwards so as to contain one or more bottled articles. A cold conduction layer is arranged on the inner wall of each storage cavity and used for transferring cold energy to the bottled objects in the storage cavities. The cold conduction layer is made of a gel material, and an anti-freezing agent is arranged in the cold conduction layer, so that the cold conduction layer has elasticity, and the cold conduction layer deforms after being extruded by the bottled article so as to be tightly attached to the surface of the bottled article. The refrigerator and the storage device thereof are novel in structure, and use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a refrigeration and freezing device, in particular to a refrigerator and a storage device thereof. Background Art

[0002] A refrigerator is a refrigeration device that keeps a constant low temperature. It is also a civilian product that keeps food or other items at a constant low temperature. The refrigerator includes a box body and a door body. The box body defines a refrigeration compartment for storing items. The door body is used to open and close the refrigeration compartment. In order to enhance the storage capacity of the refrigerator, many refrigerators are also provided with storage devices on the inner side of the door body.

[0003] The storage device inside the door is usually a bottle holder. The conventional bottle holder defines an upwardly open storage cavity for placing bottled items, including wine, beverages, cans, etc. This storage device has a simple structure and low cost. It is widely used in refrigerator products. The structure tends to be similar, lacks innovation, and is difficult to improve the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] An object of the present invention is to overcome at least one of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art and to provide a storage device and a corresponding refrigerator with a novel structure so as to improve the user experience.

[0005] A further object of the utility model is to provide a storage device that can be used both inside a refrigerator and outside the refrigerator.

[0006] A further object of the utility model is to improve the heat preservation performance of the storage device.

[0007] A further object of the utility model is to enable the storage cavity of the storage device to better restrain the bottled articles and make the bottled articles more stable.

[0008] In one aspect, the utility model provides a storage device for a refrigerator, which is used to be arranged inside the refrigerator or used independently outside the refrigerator, and the storage device includes:

[0009] A storage box, wherein the storage box is provided with a plurality of storage cavities, each of which has an opening facing upwards to accommodate one or more bottled items;

[0010] The inner wall of each storage cavity is provided with a cooling layer, and the cooling layer is used to transfer cooling energy to the bottled items in the storage cavity; and

[0011] The cooling layer is made of a gel material and contains an antifreeze agent, so that the cooling layer has elasticity, so that it can be deformed after being squeezed by the bottled goods to closely adhere to the surface of the bottled goods.

[0012] Optionally, the cooling layer covers the bottom wall of the storage cavity to support the bottom of the bottled items.

[0013] Optionally, the cooling layer also covers the side walls of the storage cavity to support the periphery of the bottled items.

[0014] Optionally, a portion of the cooling layer covering the bottom wall of the storage cavity is thicker than a portion of the cooling layer covering the side wall of the storage cavity.

[0015] Optionally, the storage device further comprises: a box cover, which is arranged above the storage box to open or cover the plurality of storage cavities.

[0016] Optionally, each of the storage cavities is cylindrical in shape as a whole, so as to accommodate a bottled item.

[0017] Optionally, the diameters of the plurality of storage cavities are different.

[0018] Optionally, a temperature sensor is provided in each storage cavity, and the temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature of the bottled items;

[0019] The temperature sensor is electrically connected to the controller of the refrigerator and is used to transmit the detected temperature data to the controller. The controller is used to send the temperature data to the display module of the refrigerator and / or display it on a mobile terminal.

[0020] On the other hand, the utility model further provides a refrigerator, comprising a storage device as described in any one of the above items, wherein the storage device is arranged inside the refrigerator.

[0021] Optionally, the refrigerator includes a box body and a door body for opening and closing the box body, and the storage device is detachably installed inside the door body.

[0022] The storage device of the utility model comprises a storage box having a plurality of storage cavities, which are used to contain and restrain bottled objects, thereby providing a stronger restraint on the bottled objects and making the positions of the bottled objects more stable. It is also possible to place one bottled object in each storage cavity, thereby preventing different bottles from colliding with each other when the door is opened.

[0023] In addition, a cooling layer is provided on the inner wall of the storage cavity, and the cooling layer includes a gel material and an antifreeze agent, so that the cooling layer maintains sufficient elasticity, that is, it is soft enough and has good elastic deformation ability. After being squeezed by the bottled items, it is deformed to fit tightly against the surface of the bottled items, so that the cold energy is transferred to various places on the surface of the bottled items with the help of the cooling layer, so that the bottled items are cooled faster.

[0024] In addition, since the cooling layer is relatively soft and elastic, it can better restrain bottled items of different sizes. When the storage device is moving, the cooling layer has a vibration reduction effect.

[0025] In addition, the cold conduction layer also has a heat preservation effect. Since the storage device can better accommodate and restrain bottled items and has a heat preservation effect, the user can take the storage device outside the refrigerator for use if necessary, so that the bottled items inside can be kept at a low temperature for a longer period of time.

[0026] Furthermore, in the storage device of the utility model, the cooling layer covers the bottom wall of the storage cavity to support the bottom of the bottled items, so as to better support and restrain the bottled items and better exert the vibration reduction and restraint effect.

[0027] Furthermore, in the storage device of the present invention, each storage cavity is cylindrical as a whole to accommodate a bottled item, and the diameters of the multiple storage cavities are different, which further enriches the application scope of the storage device and can accommodate bottled items of more diameters.

[0028] Based on the detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention in combination with the accompanying drawings below, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other purposes, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the utility model when the door is open;

[0031] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the storage device in FIG.

[0032] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic top view of the storage device shown;

[0033] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a controller, a temperature sensor, a display module and a mobile terminal in an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 4 A refrigerator and a storage device thereof according to an embodiment of the utility model are described.

[0035] In the description of this embodiment, it needs to be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0036] The terms "first", "second", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, it is defined that the features "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically limited. When a feature "includes or contains" one or some of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and other features may be further included.

[0038] Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", "coupled" and the like 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. A person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact with each other, or the first and second features not being in direct contact with each other but being in contact with each other via another feature therebetween.

[0040] That is, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above", "above", and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below", or "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0041] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention have the same meanings as those commonly understood by ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the present application belongs.

[0042] In the description of the present embodiment, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the utility model when the door is open; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the storage device in FIG. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic top view of the storage device shown.

[0044] An embodiment of the utility model provides a refrigerator and a storage device 100 thereof.

[0045] The refrigerator includes a box body 11 and a door body 12. The front side of the box body 11 is open, and the door body 12 is movably arranged at the front side of the box body 11 for opening and closing the box body 11. The box body 11 defines one or more refrigeration compartments for storing things. According to different refrigeration target temperatures, the refrigeration compartments can be specifically divided into a refrigerating compartment, a temperature-changing compartment, a freezing compartment, etc.

[0046] The temperature ranges in various types of refrigeration rooms are different. For example, the temperature in the refrigerator is generally controlled between 2°C and 10°C, preferably between 4°C and 7°C. The temperature range in the freezer is generally controlled between -22°C and -14°C. The variable temperature room can be adjusted between -18°C and 8°C to achieve a variable temperature effect. The optimal storage temperature for different types of items is different, and the refrigeration rooms suitable for storage are also different. For example, fruits and vegetables are suitable for storage in the refrigerator, while meat is suitable for storage in the freezer.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the storage device 100 of the embodiment of the utility model has two usage scenarios, including being set inside a refrigerator for use or being used independently outside a refrigerator. The storage device 100 is set inside the refrigerator, including being set inside the refrigeration room or installed on the inner side of the door body 12. When the storage device 100 is inside the refrigerator, it absorbs the cold inside the refrigerator to achieve cooling.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the storage device 100 of the embodiment of the utility model can generally include a storage box 110. The storage box 110 is provided with a plurality of storage cavities 101. The opening of each storage cavity 101 faces upward to accommodate one or more bottled items. Bottled items are items in bottles or similar packaging, such as wine, condiments, beverages, and also include items with outer packaging similar to bottles, including items in cans. When in use, the user can insert the bottled items into the storage cavity 101 from the opening of the storage cavity 101 downward, which is very convenient to operate.

[0049] The inner wall of each storage cavity 101 is provided with a cooling layer 130 , and the cooling layer 130 is used to transfer cooling energy to the bottled goods in the storage cavity 101 . The cooling layer 130 can be attached to the inner wall of the storage cavity 101 .

[0050] In some embodiments, the cooling layer 130 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the storage cavity 101 , for example, by gluing.

[0051] In other embodiments, the cooling layer 130 has no fixed connection with the inner wall of the storage cavity 101 . For example, the cooling layer 130 can be designed as a cylindrical structure with its outer contour equal to or slightly larger than the inner contour of the storage cavity 101 so as to be stretched tight in the storage cavity 101 .

[0052] The cooling layer 130 is made of a gel material and contains an antifreeze agent.

[0053] Gel material is a material with special physical properties that are between solid and liquid, and has a highly reversible structure. It is produced by one or more polymer substances forming a network structure in a solvent and has a gel state. The formation of gel material is achieved through the gelation process, which makes the solution viscous and has the characteristics of a solid.

[0054] The antifreeze added to the gel material is mainly to improve the low-temperature stability of the material and prevent it from freezing or crystallizing at low temperatures. Common antifreezes include alcohols, urea, phosphate esters, etc. These antifreezes can lower the freezing point of water and inhibit the growth of ice crystals, thereby preventing the freezing of the material. Specifically, alcohol antifreezes such as methanol, ethanol, etc. can be miscible with water in any proportion, and they prevent the material from freezing by changing the crystallization process of water. Urea can also be used as an antifreeze, which can inhibit the growth of ice crystals and slow down the freezing rate of the material. Phosphate antifreeze has good antifreeze properties and low-temperature stability, and can be used for antifreeze protection of a variety of gel materials.

[0055] The cooling layer 130 made of gel material can better transfer cold. Moreover, due to the addition of antifreeze, the cooling layer 130 can remain soft and elastic enough in a low temperature environment so as to deform and adhere closely to the surface of the bottled object after being squeezed by the bottled object.

[0056] The storage device 100 of the embodiment of the utility model includes a storage box 110, and the storage box 110 has a plurality of storage cavities 101. The storage cavities 101 are used to contain and restrain bottled objects, so that the bottled objects are more restrained and the positions of the bottled objects are more stable. It is also possible to place a bottled object in each storage cavity 101 to avoid collisions between different bottles when the door is opened.

[0057] In addition, a cooling layer 130 is provided on the inner wall of the storage cavity 101. The cooling layer 130 includes a gel material and an antifreeze agent, so that the cooling layer 130 can maintain sufficient elasticity even in a low temperature environment, that is, it is soft enough and has good elastic deformation ability. After being squeezed by the bottled items, it is deformed to fit tightly to the surface of the bottled items, so that the cold energy is transferred to various places on the surface of the bottled items with the help of the cooling layer 130, so that the bottled items are cooled faster.

[0058] Furthermore, since the cooling layer 130 in this embodiment is sufficiently soft and elastic, it can better restrain bottled items of different sizes. When the storage device 100 is moving, the cooling layer 130 has a vibration reduction effect.

[0059] In addition, the cooling layer 130 also has a heat preservation effect. Since the storage device 100 can better accommodate and restrain bottled items and has a heat preservation effect, the user can take the storage device 100 outside the refrigerator to use it if necessary, so that the bottled items inside can be kept at a low temperature for a longer time.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the storage device 100 also includes a box cover (not shown). The box cover is arranged above the storage box 110 to open or cover the multiple storage cavities 101. When the storage device 100 is used inside the refrigerator, the box cover can be opened to allow cold air to enter the storage cavity 101 more smoothly and speed up the cooling speed. It is also possible to cover the box cover so that the storage device 100 forms a storage environment isolated from the outside. When the storage device 100 is used outside the refrigerator, the box cover is provided to facilitate the carrying of the storage device 100.

[0061] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the box cover can be detachably mounted on the storage box 110, so that the user can choose whether to use the box cover according to their own requirements. For example, if the user is accustomed to putting the storage device 100 in the refrigerator for long-term use, has no habit of taking it out, and has no need for isolated storage, the box cover can be removed.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, the cooling layer 130 covers the bottom wall of the storage cavity 101 to support the bottom of the bottled items. Under the action of their own gravity, the bottled items mainly press the bottom wall of the storage cavity 101. Therefore, in this embodiment, the cooling layer 130 covers the bottom wall of the storage cavity 101 to better play the role of support, restraint and vibration reduction. It should be understood that this embodiment only limits the cooling layer 130 to cover the bottom wall of the storage cavity 101, but does not limit the cooling layer 130 to cover the side wall of the storage cavity 101.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, the cooling layer 130 covers the bottom wall of the storage cavity 101, and the cooling layer 130 also covers the side wall of the storage cavity 101 to support the periphery of the bottled items. In this way, the cooling layer 130 fully covers and surrounds the bottled items, thereby better restraining, supporting, cooling, and keeping them warm.

[0064] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the portion of the cooling layer 130 covering the bottom wall of the storage cavity 101 can be made thicker than the portion covering the side wall of the storage cavity 101. Under the action of its own gravity, the bottled items mainly press the bottom wall of the storage cavity 101. Therefore, in this embodiment, the portion of the cooling layer 130 covering the bottom wall of the storage cavity 101 is made thicker than the portion covering the side wall of the storage cavity 101, thereby enhancing its elasticity and better supporting the bottled items from the bottom.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, each storage cavity 101 can be made cylindrical as a whole to accommodate a bottled item, so as to avoid collisions caused by multiple bottles being in the same storage cavity 101 at the same time.

[0066] Furthermore, the diameters of the plurality of storage cavities 101 may be different, thereby further enriching the applicable scope of the storage device 100 and being able to accommodate bottled items of more diameters.

[0067] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the controller 15, the temperature sensor 160, the display module and the mobile terminal 30 in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4As shown, a temperature sensor 160 is provided in each storage cavity 101, and the temperature sensor 160 is used to detect the temperature of the bottled items. The temperature sensor 160 is electrically connected to the controller 15 of the refrigerator, and is used to transmit the detected temperature data to the controller 15, and the controller 15 is used to send the temperature data to the display module 16 of the refrigerator and / or display it on the mobile terminal 30. The display module 16 can be a display screen on the door body 12. The mobile terminal 30 can be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, etc. The mobile terminal 30 is installed with a related APP for displaying the temperature. Such a design enables the user to know the temperature in the storage cavity 101 at any time. In addition, the user can also set the target temperature through the display module 16 or the APP of the mobile terminal 30. When the temperature in the storage cavity 101 reaches the target temperature, the display module 16 and the mobile terminal 30 prompt the user.

[0069] The embodiment of the utility model also provides a refrigerator.

[0070] The refrigerator can use a vapor compression refrigeration cycle system to provide cold air to the inside of the box. The vapor compression refrigeration cycle system includes a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, a throttling device and other refrigeration accessories. The evaporator can be set in an independent cooling room, and the cold air in the cooling room is transmitted to each refrigeration room by the air supply duct to cool the food, and the higher temperature gas in the refrigeration room after heat exchange with the food is sent back to the cooling room by the return air duct for further cooling, thus forming an air circuit circulation to achieve continuous refrigeration of the refrigeration room.

[0071] The refrigerator includes the storage device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments. The storage device 100 is arranged inside the refrigerator to absorb the cold inside the refrigerator to achieve cooling.

[0072] like Figure 1 As shown, the refrigerator includes a box body 11 and a door body 12. The front side of the box body 11 is open, and the door body 12 is movably arranged at the front side of the box body 11 for opening and closing the box body 11. The box body 11 defines one or more refrigeration compartments for storing things. According to different refrigeration target temperatures, the refrigeration compartments can be specifically divided into a refrigerating compartment, a temperature-changing compartment, a freezing compartment, etc.

[0073] The temperature ranges in various types of refrigeration rooms are different. For example, the temperature in the refrigerator is generally controlled between 2°C and 10°C, preferably between 4°C and 7°C. The temperature range in the freezer is generally controlled between -22°C and -14°C. The variable temperature room can be adjusted between -18°C and 8°C to achieve a variable temperature effect. The optimal storage temperature for different types of items is different, and the refrigeration rooms suitable for storage are also different. For example, fruits and vegetables are suitable for storage in the refrigerator, while meat is suitable for storage in the freezer.

[0074] In some embodiments, the door body 12 of the refrigerator can be installed on the box body 11 by a rotational connection, or can be connected to the box body 11 by a sliding connection or other motion mechanism. The number of door bodies 12 can be multiple or one. When the number of door bodies 12 is multiple, the multiple door bodies 12 can be arranged in the up and down direction to form a two-door, three-door or multi-door refrigerator, and the multiple door bodies 12 can also be arranged in other ways, for example, two of the door bodies 12 are arranged in a double-opening manner. In addition, one or more drawer doors can be provided, and the inner side of the drawer door is connected to a drawer, and the drawer user stores things. The drawer door is installed on the box body 11 in a forward and backward push-pull manner.

[0075] In the embodiment of the utility model, the storage device 100 can be arranged in the refrigeration room or installed on the inner side of the door body 12 .

[0076] like Figure 1 As shown, in some preferred embodiments, the storage device 100 is detachably mounted on the inner side of the door body 12 .

[0077] Furthermore, the storage cavity 101 of the storage device 100 may be opened obliquely upward away from the door body 12 to facilitate users to take and put bottled items.

[0078] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived from the contents disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A storage device for a refrigerator, which is used to be arranged inside the refrigerator or used independently outside the refrigerator, characterized in that: The storage device comprises: A storage box, wherein the storage box is provided with a plurality of storage cavities, each of which has an opening facing upwards to accommodate one or more bottled items; The inner wall of each storage cavity is provided with a cooling layer, and the cooling layer is used to transfer cooling energy to the bottled items in the storage cavity; and The cooling layer is made of a gel material and contains an antifreeze agent, so that the cooling layer has elasticity, so that it can be deformed after being squeezed by the bottled goods to closely adhere to the surface of the bottled goods.

2. The storage device for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling layer covers the bottom wall of the storage cavity to support the bottom of the bottled items.

3. The storage device for a refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cooling layer also covers the side wall of the storage cavity to support the periphery of the bottled items.

4. The storage device for a refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The portion of the cooling layer covering the bottom wall of the storage cavity is thicker than the portion of the cooling layer covering the side wall of the storage cavity.

5. The storage device for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: A box cover is arranged above the storage box to open or cover the multiple storage cavities.

6. The storage device for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each storage cavity is cylindrical in shape as a whole and is used to accommodate a bottled item.

7. The storage device for a refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The diameters of the plurality of storage cavities are different.

8. The storage device for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature sensor is provided in each storage cavity, and the temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature of the bottled items; The temperature sensor is electrically connected to the controller of the refrigerator and is used to transmit the detected temperature data to the controller. The controller is used to send the temperature data to the display module of the refrigerator and / or display it on a mobile terminal.

9. A refrigerator, characterized in that It comprises the storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the storage device is arranged inside the refrigerator.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that: The refrigerator comprises a box body and a door body for opening and closing the box body, and the storage device is detachably installed inside the door body.

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