Refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and discloses a refrigerator which comprises a refrigerator body, a refrigerator door and a refrigerator cover. The door body is arranged on the refrigerator body in an openable and closable mode so as to open or close the refrigeration space, and the door body comprises hinge holes oppositely formed in the two sides of the door body; the hinge is detachably connected with the refrigerator body and the door body, can be installed in the hinge hole in the other side of the door body after being detached from the hinge hole in one side of the door body so as to change the opening direction of the door body, and comprises a hinge plate, a hinge shaft arranged on the hinge plate and a distance adjusting structure arranged on the hinge plate. The distance adjusting structure is configured to adjust the distance between the hinge shaft and the box body in the front-back direction, and then adjust the distance between the door body and the box body in the front-back direction. The front-and-back distance between the hinge shaft and the box body is adjusted through the distance adjusting structure, then the front-and-back distance between the door body and the box body is adjusted, the front-and-back distance between the door body and the box body is adjustable, and the problems that when the distance is too large, the box body leaks cold, and when the distance is too small, the door is sealed are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and in particular to a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] At present, the door opening direction of refrigeration equipment products such as refrigerators and upright freezers is fixed after leaving the factory. In some user scenarios, the factory door opening direction does not match the user's usage habits and decoration scenarios, which brings inconvenience to users. In response to this problem, users have also proposed the need to change the door opening direction. In addition, the assembly distance between the door body and the box body of existing refrigeration equipment products such as refrigerators and upright freezers is fixed. When the distance is too large, cold leakage will occur at the refrigerator door seal; when the distance is too small, the door seal will be twisted, affecting the use function of the refrigerator.

[0003] The related technology discloses a lower hinge of a refrigerator, including a hinge plate and a hinge shaft. A threaded through hole is provided at one end of the hinge plate for cooperating with the door body, and the hinge shaft is detachably fixed in the threaded through hole. Positioning blocks for limiting the distance between the box body and the door body are symmetrically provided on both sides of the hinge plate.

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

[0005] Although the related technology can change the opening direction of the door body, the distance between the box body and the door body is fixed and cannot be adjusted.

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

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

[0008] The disclosed embodiments provide a refrigerator which can adjust the distance between the door and the cabinet while changing the opening direction of the door, thereby solving the problem of cold leakage from the cabinet when the distance is too large and door sealing when the distance is too small.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a refrigerator is provided, comprising: a box body, defining a refrigeration space; a door body, which is openably arranged on the box body to open or close the refrigeration space, including hinge holes arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the door body; a hinge, which is detachably connected to the box body and the door body, respectively, and when removed from the hinge hole on one side of the door body, can be installed to the hinge hole on the other side of the door body to change the opening direction of the door body, comprising: a hinge plate, a hinge shaft arranged on the hinge plate and a spacing adjustment structure arranged on the hinge plate, the spacing adjustment structure being configured to adjust the distance between the hinge shaft and the box body in the front-to-back direction, and then adjust the distance between the door body and the box body in the front-to-back direction.

[0010] Optionally, the hinge shaft includes an abutment portion, and the spacing adjustment structure includes: a first matching portion, the width of which gradually narrows from away from the abutment portion to close to the abutment portion, and abuts against the abutment portion to be able to move along the left and right directions of the door body, thereby changing the distance between the box body and the door body in the front and rear directions.

[0011] Optionally, the spacing adjustment structure and the hinge plate are detachably connected, and the spacing adjustment structure also includes: a screw, which is arranged on the hinge plate, including a tightened state and a loose state. When the screw is in the loose state, the first matching part can move along the left and right direction of the door body.

[0012] Optionally, the spacing adjustment structure also includes: a main body, including a slide groove extending along the left and right directions of the door body; wherein, the first matching part is arranged on the main body, and the slide groove can move along the left and right directions of the door body relative to the screw, thereby driving the first matching part to move along the left and right directions of the door body.

[0013] Optionally, the hinge plate is provided with a U-shaped groove, the hinge shaft is arranged in the U-shaped groove, and the U-shaped groove includes: a second matching portion, which is arranged at the bottom of the U-shaped groove. When the abutting portion abuts against the second matching portion, the front-to-back distance between the door body and the box body is maximized.

[0014] Optionally, the abutting portion includes: a first abutting side; and a second abutting side, which is arranged opposite to the first abutting side, and a gap is formed between the first abutting side and the second abutting side, and the gap is used to avoid the second matching portion.

[0015] Optionally, the spacing adjustment structure is arranged on the front side of the hinge axis.

[0016] Optionally, the spacing adjustment structure is protruding from the surface of the hinge plate facing away from the box body.

[0017] Optionally, the hinge shaft also includes: a main body, which is arranged in the hinge hole, and an abutment portion is arranged in the main body and located above the hinge hole; a folding portion, which is arranged below the abutment portion and bent toward the outer peripheral side relative to the main body, and the folding portion is located between the door body and the hinge plate.

[0018] Optionally, the hinge is an upper hinge.

[0019] The refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0020] The hinges are detachably connected to the box body and the door body, that is, the hinge plate is detachably connected to the box body, and the hinge shaft is detachably inserted into the hinge hole. In this way, when the opening direction of the door body needs to be changed, the hinge shaft and the hinge plate are removed from one hinge hole and installed at the hinge hole on the other side of the door body. The spacing adjustment structure is provided on the hinge plate, and the distance between the hinge shaft and the box body is adjusted in the front-to-back direction through the spacing adjustment structure, and then the distance between the door body and the box body is adjusted in the front-to-back direction, so that the front-to-back spacing between the door body and the box body can be adjusted, solving the problem of cold leakage of the box body when the spacing is too large and the door sealing when the spacing is too small.

[0021] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings, which do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, and the drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, with the front-to-back direction and the left-to-right direction indicated by arrows in the figure;

[0024] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a hinge provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure from a first perspective;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Explosion diagram of

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the middle A part;

[0027] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a hinge from a second perspective provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Reference numerals:

[0029] 10: Refrigerator;

[0030] 20: box;

[0031] 30: Door body;

[0032] 40: hinge; 41: hinge plate; 411: U-shaped groove; 412: second matching portion; 42: hinge shaft; 421: abutment portion; 422: first abutment side; 423: second abutment side; 424: notch; 425: body; 426: folding portion; 43: spacing adjustment structure; 431: first matching portion; 432: screw; 433: body; 434: slide groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to be able to understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0034] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the disclosed embodiments and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate for the disclosed embodiments described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0035] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "middle", "outside", "front", "back" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly intended to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific direction, or to be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Moreover, in addition to being used to indicate directions or positional relationships, some of the above terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship in certain circumstances. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0036] In addition, the terms "disposed", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0037] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0038] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B indicates: A or B.

[0039] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B.

[0040] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined with each other.

[0041] At present, most domestically produced refrigerators open to the left when they leave the factory. However, due to space layout restrictions or personal preferences, some users will adjust the door to the right according to their needs, and the hinge needs to be replaced to the other side accordingly.

[0042] The related technology discloses a lower hinge of a refrigerator, including a hinge plate and a hinge shaft. A threaded through hole is provided at one end of the hinge plate for cooperating with the door body, and the hinge shaft is detachably fixed in the threaded through hole. Positioning blocks for limiting the distance between the box body and the door body are symmetrically provided on both sides of the hinge plate.

[0043] Although the related technology can change the opening direction of the door, the distance between the cabinet and the door is fixed and cannot be adjusted. When the distance is too large, the refrigerator door seal will leak cold; when the distance is too small, the door seal will be twisted, affecting the use function of the refrigerator.

[0044] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a refrigerator 10, including a box body 20, a door body 30 and a hinge 40. The box body 20 defines a refrigeration space. The door body 30 is arranged on the box body 20 in an openable and closable manner to open or close the refrigeration space. The door body 30 includes hinge holes arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the door body 30. The hinge 40 is detachably connected to the box body 20 and the door body 30, respectively. When the hinge 40 is removed from the hinge hole on one side of the door body 30, it can be installed to the hinge hole on the other side of the door body 30 to change the opening direction of the door body 30. The hinge 40 includes a hinge plate 41, a hinge shaft 42 and a spacing adjustment structure 43. The hinge shaft 42 is arranged on the hinge plate 41, and the spacing adjustment structure 43 is arranged on the hinge plate 41. The spacing adjustment structure 43 is configured to adjust the distance between the hinge shaft 42 and the box body 20 in the front-to-back direction, and then adjust the distance between the door body 30 and the box body 20 in the front-to-back direction.

[0045] It can be understood that the hinge plate 41 is fixed to the box body 20, and the hinge shaft 42 is inserted into the hinge hole of the door body 30 and is rotatably connected to the door body 30. The hinge 40 is detachably connected to the box body 20 and the door body 30, that is, the hinge plate 41 is detachably connected to the box body 20, and the hinge shaft 42 is detachably inserted into the hinge hole.

[0046] In the refrigerator 10 provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the hinge 40 is detachably connected to the cabinet 20 and the door 30, that is, the hinge plate 41 is detachably connected to the cabinet 20, and the hinge shaft 42 is detachably inserted into the hinge hole. In this way, when the opening direction of the door 30 needs to be changed, the hinge shaft 42 and the hinge plate 41 are removed from one hinge hole and installed to the hinge hole on the other side of the door 30. The spacing adjustment structure 43 is provided on the hinge plate 41. The distance between the hinge shaft 42 and the cabinet 20 is adjusted in the front-to-back direction by the spacing adjustment structure 43, and then the distance between the door 30 and the cabinet 20 is adjusted in the front-to-back direction, so that the front-to-back spacing between the door 30 and the cabinet 20 can be adjusted, and the problem of cold leakage of the cabinet 20 when the spacing is too large and the door sealing when the spacing is too small is solved.

[0047] Optionally, the hinge shaft 42 and the hinge plate 41 are detachably connected.

[0048] In this way, the hinge shaft 42 and the hinge plate 41 are detachably connected. When changing the door opening direction, first, pull out the hinge shaft 42 installed on one side of the door body 30 from the hinge hole and remove the hinge plate 41 from the box body 20. Then, flip the hinge plate 41, fix the hinge plate 41 to the hinge plate 41 installation position on the other side of the box body 20, and reinsert the hinge shaft 42 into the hinge hole on the other side of the door body 30. Finally, adjust the front and rear distance between the door body 30 and the box body 20 through the distance adjustment structure 43.

[0049] Optionally, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the hinge shaft 42 includes an abutment portion 421, and the spacing adjustment structure 43 includes a first matching portion 431. The width of the first matching portion 431 gradually narrows from the direction away from the abutment portion 421 to the direction close to the abutment portion 421. The first matching portion 431 is abutted and matched with the abutment portion 421, and the first matching portion 431 can move in the left-right direction of the door body 30, thereby changing the distance between the box body 20 and the door body 30 in the front-back direction.

[0050] Since the first matching portion 431 can move in the left and right directions of the door body 30, from away from to close to the abutting portion 421, the width of the first matching portion 431 gradually narrows, and the first matching portion 431 abuts and matches with the abutting portion 421. Therefore, as the first matching portion 431 moves to the left or right, the relative position of the front side of the hinge plate 41 (or the rear side of the hinge plate 41) and the hinge shaft 42 is constantly changing. Because the position of the hinge plate 41 on the box body 20 is fixed at this time, the first matching portion 431 can push the hinge plate 41 to move to the left and right. The chain shaft 42 moves forward (when the first matching portion 431 moves toward the abutting portion 421, the width of the first matching portion 431 abutting against the abutting portion 421 gradually increases) or backward (when the first matching portion 431 moves away from the abutting portion 421, the width of the first matching portion 431 abutting against the abutting portion 421 gradually decreases), thereby driving the door body 30 to move forward or backward, so that the front-to-back distance between the door body 30 and the box body 20 can be adjusted, thereby solving the problem of cold leakage of the box body 20 when the front-to-back distance is too large and the door sealing when the front-to-back distance is too small.

[0051] Optionally, combined Figure 3 As shown, the spacing adjustment structure 43 is detachably connected to the hinge plate 41, and the spacing adjustment structure 43 also includes a screw 432. The screw 432 is provided on the hinge plate 41, and the screw 432 includes a tightened state and a loose state. When the screw 432 is in the loose state, the first matching portion 431 can move in the left and right directions of the door body 30.

[0052] The detachable connection between the spacing adjustment structure 43 and the hinge plate 41 is achieved by screws 432. The screws 432 include a tightened state and a loose state. When the screws 432 are in the loose state, the first matching portion 431 can move along the left and right direction of the door body 30 to adjust the front-to-back distance between the hinge shaft 42 and the box body 20, and then adjust the front-to-back distance between the door body 30 and the box body 20; when the screws 432 are in the tightened state, the first matching portion 431 cannot move. At this time, the position of the spacing adjustment structure 43 is fixed, the front-to-back distance between the hinge shaft 42 and the box body 20 remains unchanged, and the front-to-back distance between the door body 30 and the box body 20 remains unchanged, so as to avoid the change of the position of the hinge shaft 42 caused by the change of the position of the spacing adjustment structure 43 during the opening and closing process of the door body 30, and keep the front-to-back distance between the door body 30 and the box body 20 stable.

[0053] Optionally, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the spacing adjustment structure 43 also includes a main body 433. The main body 433 includes a slide groove 434 extending along the left and right direction of the door body 30. Among them, the first matching portion 431 is provided on the main body 433, and the slide groove 434 can move along the left and right direction of the door body 30 relative to the screw 432, thereby driving the first matching portion 431 to move along the left and right direction of the door body 30.

[0054] The main body 433 includes a slide groove 434 and a first matching portion 431. The position of the screw 432 is fixed. When the screw 432 is in a relaxed state, the main body 433 can move along the left and right direction of the door body 30 to adjust the front and rear distance between the first matching portion 431 and the hinge shaft 42, thereby adjusting the front and rear assembly distance between the door body 30 and the box body 20; after the distance is adjusted, tighten the screw 432 to fix the main body 433 on the hinge plate 41.

[0055] Optionally, the hinge plate 41 is provided with a threaded hole penetrating through the hinge plate 41 in its thickness direction, and the screw 432 is disposed in the threaded hole.

[0056] Optionally, the spacing adjustment structure 43 is protruded from the surface of the hinge plate 41 facing away from the box body 20 .

[0057] In this way, the spacing adjustment structure 43 is arranged on the surface of the hinge plate 41 away from the box body 20, which is convenient for operators to operate the spacing adjustment structure 43 and reserves sufficient operating space.

[0058] In summary, when changing the direction of opening the door, first, pull out the hinge shaft 42 installed on one side of the door body 30 from the hinge hole and remove the hinge plate 41 from the box body 20, then loosen the screw 432, pull the screw 432 out of the threaded hole, and remove the main body 433 from the hinge plate 41, that is, remove the entire spacing adjustment structure 43 from the hinge plate 41, then, flip the hinge plate 41, fix the hinge plate 41 to the hinge plate 41 installation position on the other side of the box body 20, reinsert the hinge shaft 42 into the hinge hole on the other side of the door body 30, reinstall the main body 433 and the screw 432 on the surface of the hinge plate 41 away from the box body 20, and keep the screw 432 in a loose state, finally, adjust the front and rear spacing between the door body 30 and the box body 20 through the spacing adjustment structure 43, tighten the screw 432 after obtaining the appropriate spacing, and fix the position of the spacing adjustment structure 43.

[0059] Optionally, combined Figure 3 As shown, the hinge plate 41 is provided with a U-shaped groove, and the hinge shaft 42 is arranged in the U-shaped groove. The U-shaped groove includes a second matching portion 412, and the second matching portion 412 is arranged at the bottom of the U-shaped groove. When the abutting portion 421 abuts against the second matching portion 412, the front-to-back distance between the door body 30 and the box body 20 is the largest.

[0060] The hinge plate 41 is provided with a U-shaped groove, and the hinge shaft 42 is arranged in the U-shaped groove. When the first matching part 431 moves along the left and right direction of the door body 30, the hinge shaft 42 moves forward or backward relative to the bottom of the U-shaped groove, and the distance between the hinge shaft 42 and the box body 20 increases or decreases, and then the front and rear distance between the door body 30 and the box body 20 increases or decreases.

[0061] The hinge is installed on the right side of the door body 30, and the door body 30 opens to the left. Assume that the first matching portion 431 is arranged in the left front of the hinge shaft 42, so that the width of the first matching portion 431 gradually narrows from left to right.

[0062] When the first matching portion 431 moves to the right, the width of the first matching portion 431 abutting against the abutting portion 421 becomes wider and wider, and the hinge shaft 42 moves backward (towards the direction close to the box body 20) relative to the bottom of the U-shaped groove, and the distance between the hinge shaft 42 and the box body 20 in the front-to-back direction becomes closer and closer, and then the distance between the door body 30 and the box body 20 in the front-to-back direction becomes closer and closer, until the first matching portion 431 moves to the rightmost extreme position to obtain the minimum spacing.

[0063] When the first matching portion 431 moves to the left, the width of the first matching portion 431 abutting against the abutting portion 421 becomes narrower and narrower, and the hinge shaft 42 moves forward (towards the direction away from the box body 20) relative to the bottom of the U-shaped groove, and the distance between the hinge shaft 42 and the box body 20 in the front-to-back direction becomes farther and farther, and then the distance between the door body 30 and the box body 20 in the front-to-back direction becomes farther and farther, until the maximum spacing is obtained when the abutting portion 421 abuts against the second matching portion 412. At this time, the first matching portion 431 moves to the extreme position at the left end.

[0064] The left and right directions are defined according to the left and right directions of the door body 30 , and the front and rear directions are defined according to the user's usage habits of the refrigerator 10 , with the door body 30 at the front side and the cabinet 20 at the rear side.

[0065] Optionally, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the abutting portion 421 includes a first abutting side 422 and a second abutting side 423. The second abutting side 423 is disposed opposite to the first abutting side 422, and a notch 424 is formed between the first abutting side 422 and the second abutting side 423, and the notch 424 is used to avoid the second matching portion 412.

[0066] The abutment portion 421 includes two relatively arranged first abutment sides 422 and a second abutment side 423. In this way, when the first matching portion 431 moves along the left and right directions of the door body 30, at least one of the first abutment side 422 and the second abutment side 423 is ensured to abut against the first matching portion 431 to prevent the door body 30 from loosening forward and backward during opening and closing.

[0067] Combination Figure 3 As shown, the second matching portion 412 extends along the bottom of the U-shaped groove toward the groove opening. In order to avoid mutual interference between the abutting portion 421 and the second matching portion 412 , a notch 424 is provided between the first abutting side 422 and the second abutting side 423 to avoid the second matching portion 412 .

[0068] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the spacing adjustment structure 43 is disposed on the front side of the hinge shaft 42 .

[0069] The spacing adjustment structure 43 is arranged at the front side of the hinge shaft 42, that is, the side away from the box body 20, so that the spacing adjustment structure 43 can push the hinge shaft 42 to move backward. Compared with the spacing adjustment structure 43 being arranged at the rear side of the hinge shaft 42, that is, the side facing the box body 20, and pulling the hinge shaft 42 to move backward through the spacing adjustment structure 43, pushing is more labor-saving than pulling. Moreover, it is more convenient for the operator to push the hinge shaft 42 and the door body 30 backward standing in front of the door body 30, and the operating space is larger.

[0070] Optionally, combined Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the hinge shaft 42 further includes a body 425 and a folding portion 426. The body 425 is disposed in the hinge hole, and the abutting portion 421 is disposed on the body 425 and located above the hinge hole. The folding portion 426 is disposed below the abutting portion 421 and is bent toward the outer peripheral side relative to the body 425, and the folding portion 426 is located between the door body 30 and the hinge plate 41.

[0071] The body 425 is disposed in the hinge hole, and the folding portion 426 is connected to the top of the body 425 and is bent toward the outer peripheral side relative to the body 425, that is, the folding portion 426 is located above the hinge hole. Providing the folding portion 426 between the door body 30 and the hinge plate 41 can reduce the friction between the hinge plate 41 and the top wall of the door body 30, making the opening and closing process of the door body 30 smoother.

[0072] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the folding portion 426 is located below the second matching portion 412 , so that when the hinge shaft 42 moves backward relative to the second matching portion 412 , the upper and lower positions of the hinge shaft 42 are relatively stable and will not be misaligned.

[0073] Optionally, when the front-to-back distance between the door body 30 and the box body 20 is the smallest, the surface of the folded portion 426 facing away from the door body 30 abuts against the second matching portion 412 .

[0074] In this way, during the movement of the first matching portion 431 along the left-right direction of the door body 30, the surface of the folding portion 426 that is away from the door body 30 is always in contact with the second matching portion 412, that is, the surface of the folding portion 426 that is away from the door body 30 is always in contact with the surface of the hinge plate 41 facing the door body 30, thereby ensuring that the position of the hinge shaft 42 in the up-and-down direction does not change during the process of adjusting the front-to-back distance between the door body 30 and the box body 20, and no misalignment between the hinge shaft 42 and the hinge plate 41 in the up-and-down direction will occur.

[0075] It can be understood that the upper direction refers to the top direction of the refrigerator 10 , and the lower direction refers to the bottom direction of the refrigerator 10 .

[0076] Optionally, the hinge 40 is an upper hinge 40 .

[0077] The upper hinge 40 is used to change the opening direction of the door body 30, and the operating space is sufficient, which is convenient for the operator to disassemble and flip the hinge plate 41 to install it to the hinge hole on the other side of the door body 30. In addition, the door body 30 spacing adjustment structure 43 is arranged on the upper hinge 40, which is more convenient for adjusting the front-to-back spacing between the door body 30 and the box body 20, and the operating space is larger.

[0078] The above description and the accompanying drawings sufficiently illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Unless explicitly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace portions and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that: include: The box body defines the refrigeration space; The door body is openably disposed on the box body to open or close the refrigeration space, and includes hinge holes disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the door body; The hinges are detachably connected to the box body and the door body respectively. When removed from the hinge hole on one side of the door body, they can be installed to the hinge hole on the other side of the door body to change the opening direction of the door body. The hinges include: a hinge plate, a hinge shaft arranged on the hinge plate, and a spacing adjustment structure arranged on the hinge plate. The spacing adjustment structure is configured to adjust the distance between the hinge shaft and the box body in the front-to-back direction, thereby adjusting the distance between the door body and the box body in the front-to-back direction.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge shaft includes an abutment portion, and the spacing adjustment structure includes: The first matching portion gradually narrows in width from away from the abutting portion to close to the abutting portion, and can be moved along the left and right directions of the door body, thereby changing the distance between the box body and the door body in the front and rear directions.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The spacing adjustment structure is detachably connected to the hinge plate, and the spacing adjustment structure further includes: The screw is arranged on the hinge plate and includes a tightened state and a loosened state. When the screw is in the loosened state, the first matching portion can move along the left-right direction of the door body.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The spacing adjustment structure also includes: The main body includes a slide groove extending in the left and right directions of the door body; Among them, the first matching part is arranged on the main body, and the sliding groove can move along the left and right direction of the door body relative to the screw, thereby driving the first matching part to move along the left and right direction of the door body.

5. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The hinge plate is provided with a U-shaped groove, the hinge shaft is arranged in the U-shaped groove, and the U-shaped groove includes: The second matching portion is arranged at the bottom of the U-shaped groove. When the abutting portion abuts against the second matching portion, the front-to-back distance between the door body and the box body is the largest.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The abutment portion comprises: a first abutment side; The second abutting side is arranged opposite to the first abutting side, and a gap is formed between the first abutting side and the second abutting side, and the gap is used to avoid the second matching portion.

7. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The spacing adjustment structure is arranged on the front side of the hinge shaft.

8. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The spacing adjustment structure is convexly arranged on the surface of the hinge plate away from the box body.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The hinge axis also includes: The body is arranged in the hinge hole, and the abutment portion is arranged on the body and located above the hinge hole; The folding portion is arranged below the abutting portion and is bent toward the outer peripheral side relative to the main body. The folding portion is located between the door body and the hinge plate.

10. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The hinge is an upper hinge.

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