Hinge assembly for refrigerator and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliance hinges, and discloses a hinge assembly for a refrigerator. The hinge assembly comprises a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece. The first connecting piece comprises a first limiting column; the second connecting piece comprises a first limiting groove, and a first opening is formed in the side wall of the first limiting groove; the first connecting piece is rotationally connected with the second connecting piece, the first limiting column is movably arranged in the first limiting groove, and under the condition that the first connecting piece rotates to a first position relative to the second connecting piece, the first limiting column can be separated from the first limiting groove along the first opening, so that the second connecting piece can be separated from the first connecting piece; under the condition that a refrigerator body and a door body of the refrigerator are rotationally connected through the hinge assembly for the refrigerator, the second connecting piece is installed on the side wall of the refrigerator body, and the first connecting piece is installed on the side wall of the door body. According to the method and the device, additional working procedures are reduced, the door body dismounting efficiency is improved, and the user experience is improved. The utility model further discloses the refrigerator.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of home appliance hinges, for example, to a hinge assembly for a refrigerator and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] At present, refrigerators are divided into a box body and a door body. The box body defines a storage space for storing food and other items, and the door body is used to close or open the storage space inside the box body. In refrigerators with a rotating door body, the box body and the door body are rotatably connected by a hinge, but the setting of the hinge makes it more difficult to disassemble and assemble the door body, which leads to a poor user experience.

[0003] There is a hinge structure in the related technology, including a hinge seat and a hinge shaft assembly, the hinge shaft assembly including a shaft sleeve and a hinge shaft located in the shaft sleeve, the hinge seat is provided with a shaft hole for the hinge shaft to pass through, the interior of the shaft sleeve is provided with an elastic member and a limiting member, the limiting member includes a limiting portion and a releasing portion, and the elastic member is connected to the hinge shaft; when the hinge shaft is pressed against the limiting portion, the hinge shaft is received in the shaft sleeve, and the elastic member elastically applies a force to the hinge shaft along the axial direction of the hinge shaft; when the hinge shaft rotates from the limiting portion to the releasing portion around the axis of the hinge shaft, the hinge shaft is extended out of the shaft sleeve by the elastic force and is inserted into the axial hole of the hinge seat. When the door body needs to be installed through the hinge shaft, the hinge shaft is rotated from the limiting portion to the releasing portion, and the hinge shaft pops out and is inserted into the shaft hole; when the door body needs to be disassembled, the hinge shaft is pressed downward, and the hinge shaft can be taken out from the shaft hole of the hinge seat through the deformation of the elastic part.

[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] When disassembling and assembling the door body, additional procedures need to be performed on the hinge shaft, which reduces the efficiency of disassembling and assembling the door body and poors the user experience.

[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 hinge assembly for a refrigerator and a refrigerator, so as to reduce additional working procedures, improve the efficiency of door assembly and disassembly, and enhance the user experience.

[0009] In some embodiments, the hinge assembly for refrigerators includes: a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a first limiting column; the second connector includes a first limiting groove, and the side wall of the first limiting groove is provided with a first opening; the first connector is rotatably connected to the second connector, and the first limiting column is movably arranged in the first limiting groove. When the first connector rotates to a first position relative to the second connector, the first limiting column can be disengaged from the first limiting groove along the first opening, so that the second connector can be separated from the first connector; wherein, when the refrigerator body and the door body are rotatably connected through the hinge assembly for refrigerators, the second connector is installed on the side wall of the body, and the first connector is installed on the side wall of the door body.

[0010] Optionally, the first connecting member comprises: a first connecting plate. A side wall of the first connecting plate facing the second connecting member has a rotation groove, and the second connecting member is partially disposed in the rotation groove and is rotationally connected to the inner wall of the rotation groove; wherein the first limiting column is disposed at the groove edge of the rotation groove, and the first limiting column is fixedly connected to a side wall of the first connecting plate.

[0011] Optionally, the second connecting member includes: a rotating shaft and a first limiting ring. The rotating shaft is partially disposed in the rotating groove, the outer peripheral wall is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating groove, and when the first connecting plate is rotated to the first position relative to the second connecting member, the rotating groove can be separated from the rotating shaft; the first limiting ring is disposed on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft, and together with the rotating shaft, encloses the first limiting groove, and has a first opening on the side facing the first connecting member.

[0012] Optionally, first limiting rings are provided at both ends of the rotating shaft, and each first limiting ring and the rotating shaft define a corresponding first limiting groove; and first limiting columns are provided on two opposite side walls of the first connecting plate.

[0013] Optionally, the second connecting member further includes: a second connecting plate. The second connecting plate is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft.

[0014] Optionally, the hinge assembly for the refrigerator further comprises: a first hinge and a second hinge. The second hinge is rotatably connected to the first hinge, and the first hinge can be separated from the second hinge when the first hinge rotates to a first position relative to the second hinge.

[0015] Optionally, the first hinged member comprises: a first hinged plate. A clamping groove is provided on one side of the first hinged plate facing the second hinged plate, and the second hinged member is partially disposed in the clamping groove and rotatably connected to the inner wall of the clamping groove.

[0016] Optionally, the second hinged member comprises: a clamping shaft, wherein the clamping shaft is partially disposed in the clamping groove, wherein the outer peripheral wall is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the clamping groove, and when the first connecting member rotates to the first position relative to the second connecting member, the first hinged member can be separated from the clamping shaft.

[0017] Optionally, the hinge assembly for a refrigerator further comprises: a stopper, which is arranged on one side of the second hinge and provides a stopper force for connecting or separating the first hinge and the second hinge.

[0018] In some embodiments, a refrigerator includes: the hinge assembly for a refrigerator in the above embodiments.

[0019] The hinge assembly for a refrigerator and the refrigerator provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0020] When the refrigerator body and the door body are rotatably connected by the hinge assembly for refrigerators, the second connecting member is installed on the side wall of the box body, and the first connecting member is installed on the side wall of the door body. When the first connecting member rotates to the first position relative to the second connecting member, the first limiting column can escape from the first limiting groove along the first opening, so that the first connecting member and the second connecting member can be quickly separated, and then the door body can be removed. Thereby reducing additional processes, improving the efficiency of door disassembly and assembly, and improving the user experience.

[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 structural schematic diagram of a hinge assembly for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of a structural schematic diagram of a hinge assembly for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a hinge assembly for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of another hinge assembly for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 5is a structural schematic diagram of another hinge assembly for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of another hinge assembly for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 7 is an exploded schematic diagram of a structural schematic diagram of a first hinge and a second hinge provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 8 is an exploded schematic diagram of another structural schematic diagram of a first hinge and a second hinge provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a stopper provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Reference numerals:

[0033] 100, first connecting member; 110, first limiting column; 120, first connecting plate; 130, rotating groove; 200, second connecting member; 210, first limiting groove; 220, first opening; 230, rotating shaft; 240, first limiting ring; 250, second connecting plate; 300, first hinge member; 310, first hinge plate; 311, limiting rod; 320, clamping groove; 400, second hinge member; 410, clamping shaft; 420, second hinge plate; 421, first limiting hole; 500, second limiting member; 510, second limiting ring; 520, second limiting column; 530, second limiting groove; 540, second opening; 600, stopping member; 610, stopping plate; 620, second limiting hole; 700, door body; 800, box body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] 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.

[0035] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0039] 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.

[0040] Combination Figure 1-3As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a hinge assembly for a refrigerator, including: a first connector 100 and a second connector 200. The first connector 100 includes a first limiting column 110; the second connector 200 includes a first limiting groove 210, and a first opening 220 is provided on the side wall of the first limiting groove 210; the first connector 100 is rotatably connected with the second connector 200, and the first limiting column 110 is movably arranged in the first limiting groove 210. When the first connector 100 rotates to the first position relative to the second connector 200, the first limiting column 110 can escape from the first limiting groove 210 along the first opening 220, so that the second connector 200 can be separated from the first connector 100; wherein, when the refrigerator body 800 and the door body 700 are rotatably connected through the hinge assembly for the refrigerator, the second connector 200 is installed on the side wall of the box body 800, and the first connector 100 is installed on the side wall of the door body 700.

[0041] With the hinge assembly for a refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, when the refrigerator body 800 and the door body 700 are rotatably connected through the hinge assembly for a refrigerator, the second connecting member 200 is installed on the side wall of the box body 800, and the first connecting member 100 is installed on the side wall of the door body 700. Since the first connecting member 100 is rotated to the first position relative to the second connecting member 200, the first limiting column 110 can be disengaged from the first limiting groove 210 along the first opening 220, so that the first connecting member 100 and the second connecting member 200 can be quickly separated, and then the door body 700 can be removed. Thereby reducing additional processes, improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly of the door body 700, and improving the user experience.

[0042] It can be understood that when the first connecting member 100 rotates relative to the second connecting member 200 to any position except the first position, the first limiting column 110 cooperates with the first limiting groove 210 to limit the separation of the first connecting member 100 and the second connecting member 200.

[0043] Optionally, when the door body 700 is rotated to be closed relative to the box body 800, the second connecting member 200 is rotated to the first position relative to the first connecting member 100. In this way, when the door body 700 is rotated to be closed relative to the box body 800, the second connecting member 200 is rotated to the first position relative to the first connecting member 100, and the first limiting column 110 can be disengaged from the first limiting groove 210 along the first opening 220, so that the first connecting member 100 and the second connecting member 200 can be quickly separated, and then the door body 700 can be removed. Thereby reducing additional processes, improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly of the door body 700, and improving the user experience.

[0044] It can be understood that the first position refers to the first connecting member 100 rotating to a certain specific position relative to the second connecting member 200, so that the first limiting column 110 can escape from the first limiting groove 210 along the first opening 220, so that the second connecting member 200 can be separated from the first connecting member 100; for example: when the door body 700 covers the box body 800, that is, when the door body 700 is closed, the position of the first connecting member 100 relative to the second connecting member 200 is the first position. Or, when the door body 700 is opened to the maximum door opening angle, the position of the first connecting member 100 relative to the second connecting member 200 is the first position.

[0045] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, optionally, the first connecting member 100 includes: a first connecting plate 120. A side wall of the first connecting plate 120 facing the second connecting member 200 has a rotation groove 130, and the second connecting member 200 is partially disposed in the rotation groove 130 and is rotationally connected to the inner wall of the rotation groove 130; wherein the first limiting column 110 is disposed at the groove edge of the rotation groove 130, and the first limiting column 110 is fixedly connected to a side wall of the first connecting plate 120. In this way, the second connecting member 200 cooperates with the rotation groove 130, and the contact area between the inner wall of the rotation groove 130 and the second connecting member 200 is relatively large, thereby improving the stability of the connection. The contact area between the first connecting plate 120 and the door body 700 is relatively large, and the connection stability is higher. When the first connecting plate 120 rotates to the first position relative to the second connecting member 200, the first limiting column 110 can be disengaged from the first limiting groove 210 along the first opening 220, so that the first connecting member 100 and the second connecting member 200 can be quickly separated, and then the door body 700 can be disassembled. This reduces additional processes, improves the efficiency of disassembling and assembling the door body 700, and improves the user experience.

[0046] Optionally, the second connecting member 200 includes: a rotating shaft 230 and a first limiting ring 240. The rotating shaft 230 is partially arranged in the rotating groove 130, and the outer peripheral wall is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating groove 130. When the first connecting plate 120 rotates to the first position relative to the second connecting member 200, the rotating groove 130 can be separated from the rotating shaft 230; the first limiting ring 240 is arranged on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 230, and together with the rotating shaft 230, encloses the first limiting groove 210, and has a first opening 220 on the side facing the first connecting member 100. In this way, the rotating shaft 230 cooperates with the rotating groove 130, the contact area between the two is relatively large, and the connection stability is relatively high. When the first connecting plate 120 rotates to the first position relative to the rotating shaft 230, the first limiting column 110 can be disengaged from the first limiting groove 210 along the first opening 220, so that the rotating groove 130 and the rotating shaft 230 are quickly separated, and then the door body 700 is removed. This reduces extra working steps, improves the efficiency of disassembly and assembly of the door body 700, and enhances the user experience.

[0047] It can be understood that when part of the rotating shaft 230 is disposed in the rotating groove 130 , the first limiting column 110 is located in the first limiting groove 210 , and when the rotating groove 130 rotates around the rotating shaft 230 , the first limiting column 110 slides in the first limiting groove 210 .

[0048] Optionally, first limiting rings 240 are provided at both ends of the rotating shaft 230, and each first limiting ring 240 and the rotating shaft 230 enclose a corresponding first limiting groove 210; first limiting posts 110 are provided on two opposite side walls of the first connecting plate 120. In this way, each first limiting post 110 is provided corresponding to a first limiting groove 210, and the two first limiting posts 110 cooperate with the two first limiting grooves 210, so that when the first connecting member 100 rotates relative to the second connecting member 200 to any position other than the first position, the separation of the rotating shaft 230 and the rotating groove 130 is limited, and the strength of limiting the separation of the rotating shaft 230 and the rotating groove 130 is further improved.

[0049] Optionally, the second connecting member 200 further includes: a second connecting plate 250. The second connecting plate 250 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft 230. In this way, the first connecting plate 120 is connected to the box body 800, and the contact area is relatively large, and the connection stability is higher.

[0050] Specifically, when the first limiting rings 240 are provided at both ends of the rotating shaft 230 , one of the first limiting rings 240 is fixedly connected to the free end of the rotating shaft 230 , and the other first limiting ring 240 is fixedly connected to the second connecting plate 250 .

[0051] Combination Figure 6As shown, optionally, the hinge assembly for the refrigerator further includes: a first hinge 300 and a second hinge 400. The second hinge 400 is rotatably connected to the first hinge 300, and when the first connector 100 rotates to the first position relative to the second connector 200, the first hinge 300 can be separated from the second hinge 400. In this way, the first hinge 300 is connected to the door body 700, and the second hinge 400 is connected to the box body 800, and then cooperates with the first connector 100 and the second connector 200, so that the door body 700 can be rotated on the box body 800 to open, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the box body 800 and the door body 700. When the first connector 100 rotates to the first position relative to the second connector 200, the first hinge 300 can be separated from the second hinge 400, and the separation of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 is coordinated, so that the first connector 100 and the second connector 200 can be quickly separated, and the first hinge 300 and the second hinge 400 can be quickly separated, and then the door body 700 can be disassembled. Thereby reducing additional processes, improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly of the door body 700, and improving the user experience.

[0052] It can be understood that the first hinge 300 and the second hinge 400 can be used in conjunction with the first connecting member 100 and the second connecting member 200, and the first hinge 300 and the second hinge 400 can also be used independently to connect the door body 700 and the box body 800, and the first hinge 300 and the second hinge 400 can also be quickly separated to remove the door body 700.

[0053] Combination Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, optionally, the first hinge 300 includes: a first hinge plate 310. A clamping groove 320 is provided on one side of the first hinge plate 310 facing the second hinge plate 420, and the second hinge 400 is partially disposed in the clamping groove 320 and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the clamping groove 320. In this way, the contact area with the door body 700 is increased by the first hinge plate 310, and the stability of the connection is improved. The contact area with the second hinge 400 is increased by the clamping groove 320, and the stability of the connection is improved. When the first connecting member 100 rotates to the first position relative to the second connecting member 200, the second hinge 400 can be quickly separated from the clamping groove 320, and cooperate with the quick separation of the first connecting member 100 and the second connecting member 200, and then the door body 700 is removed. Thereby reducing additional processes, improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly of the door body 700, and improving the user experience.

[0054] Optionally, the second hinge 400 includes: a clamping shaft 410. The clamping shaft 410 is partially disposed in the clamping groove 320, and the outer peripheral wall is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the clamping groove 320. When the first connector 100 rotates to the first position relative to the second connector 200, the first hinge 300 can be separated from the clamping shaft 410. In this way, the clamping shaft 410 cooperates with the clamping groove 320, and the connection stability is higher. When the first connector 100 rotates to the first position relative to the second connector 200, the first hinge 300 can be quickly separated from the clamping shaft 410, and cooperate with the quick separation of the first connector 100 and the second connector 200, and then the door body 700 is removed. Thereby reducing additional processes, improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly of the door body 700, and improving the user experience.

[0055] Specifically, the second hinge member 400 further includes a second hinge plate 420. The second hinge plate 420 is fixedly connected to one end of the clamping shaft 410. In this way, the clamping shaft 410 is connected to the box body 800 through the second hinge plate 420, and the contact area between the second hinge plate 420 and the box body 800 is relatively large, and the connection stability is higher.

[0056] Optionally, the first hinge 300 and the second hinge 400 are rotatably connected via a second stopper 500. Under the action of the second stopper 500, when the first connection member 100 rotates relative to the second connection member 200 to any position other than the first position, the first hinge 300 and the second hinge 400 are restricted from being separated. In this way, when the first connection member 100 rotates relative to the second connection member 200 to any position other than the first position, under the action of the second stopper 500, the first hinge 300 and the second hinge 400 are restricted from being separated, thereby reducing the risk of the first hinge 300 and the second hinge 400 being separated.

[0057] Optionally, the second limiting member 500 includes: a second limiting ring 510 and a second limiting column 520. The second limiting column 520 is connected to the first hinge 300; the second limiting ring 510 is connected to the second hinge 400, and encloses a second limiting groove 530 with the second hinge 400, and the second limiting ring 510 is provided with a second opening 540 connected to the second limiting groove 530 on the side facing the first hinge 300; wherein, when the first connecting member 100 rotates to the first position relative to the second connecting member 200, the second limiting column 520 can escape from the second limiting groove 530 along the second opening 540, so that the second limiting column 520 is separated from the second limiting ring 510. In this way, when the first connecting member 100 rotates to any position other than the first position relative to the second connecting member 200, the second limiting column 520 cooperates with the second limiting ring 510 to reduce the risk of separation of the first hinge 300 and the second hinge 400.

[0058] Specifically, the second limiting ring 510 is arranged on the outer periphery of the clamping shaft 410, and the second limiting ring 510 and the clamping shaft 410 jointly enclose a second limiting groove 530. The second limiting ring 510 is provided with a second opening 540 connected to the second limiting groove 530 on the side facing the first hinge plate 310; the second limiting column 520 is arranged at the groove edge of the clamping groove 320, and the second limiting column 520 is fixedly connected to the first hinge plate 310.

[0059] Optionally, the second limiting groove 530 is an arc-shaped groove structure. In this way, the sliding distance of the second limiting column 520 in the second limiting groove 530 can be limited, thereby limiting the maximum opening angle of the door body 700.

[0060] Optionally, a first limiting hole 421 is provided on the second hinge plate 420; a limiting rod 311 is provided on the first hinge plate 310; wherein, when the first connecting member 100 is rotated to the first position relative to the second connecting member 200, the limiting rod 311 can slide out of the first limiting hole 421 to separate the first hinge plate 310 and the second hinge plate 420; when the first connecting member 100 is rotated to any position other than the first position relative to the second connecting member 200, the limiting rod 311 and the first limiting hole 421 cooperate to limit the separation of the first hinge plate 310 and the second hinge plate 420. In this way, through the cooperation between the limit rod 311 and the first limit hole 421, and the cooperation between the second limit groove 530 and the second limit column 520, when the first connecting member 100 is rotated to any position other than the first position relative to the second connecting member 200, the limit rod 311 and the first limit hole 421 cooperate to limit the separation of the first hinge plate 310 and the second hinge plate 420, further reducing the risk of the first hinge plate 310 and the second hinge plate 420 detaching.

[0061] Combination Fig. 9 As shown, optionally, the hinge assembly for the refrigerator further includes: a stopper 600. The stopper 600 is disposed on one side of the second hinge 400 to provide a stopper force for the connection or separation between the first hinge 300 and the second hinge 400. In this way, the stopper 600 provides a stopper force for the connection or separation between the first hinge 300 and the second hinge 400, so that the door body 700 needs to overcome the stopper force during the opening and closing process. The risk of the door body 700 opening from the box body 800 by itself is reduced.

[0062] Optionally, the stopper 600 includes a stopper plate 610. The stopper plate 610 is fixedly connected to the lower side wall of the first hinge plate 310, and a second stopper hole 620 corresponding to the position of the first stopper hole 421 is provided on the stopper plate 610; wherein, a portion of the hole edge of the second stopper hole 620 protrudes from the hole edge of the first stopper hole 421 toward the hole of the second stopper hole 620, and when the first hinge plate 310 and the second hinge plate 420 are connected or separated, the protruding hole edge of the second stopper hole 620 provides a stopper force for the stopper rod 311. In this way, the door body 700 needs to overcome the stopper force during the opening and closing process, thereby reducing the risk of the door body 700 opening from the box body 800 by itself.

[0063] In some embodiments, a refrigerator includes: the hinge assembly for a refrigerator in the above embodiments.

[0064] With the refrigerator provided in this embodiment, since the refrigerator includes the hinge assembly for refrigerators in the above-mentioned embodiment, when the refrigerator body 800 and the door body 700 are rotatably connected through the hinge assembly for refrigerators, the second connecting member 200 is installed on the side wall of the box body 800, and the first connecting member 100 is installed on the side wall of the door body 700. When the first connecting member 100 rotates to the first position relative to the second connecting member 200, the first limiting column 110 can escape from the first limiting groove 210 along the first opening 220, so that the first connecting member 100 and the second connecting member 200 can be quickly separated, and then the door body 700 can be removed. Thereby reducing additional processes, improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly of the door body 700, and improving the user experience.

[0065] 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 hinge assembly for a refrigerator, characterized in that: include: A first connecting member (100) comprises a first limiting column (110); The second connecting member (200) comprises a first limiting groove (210), and a first opening (220) is formed on a side wall of the first limiting groove (210); the first connecting member (100) is rotatably connected to the second connecting member (200), and the first limiting column (110) is movably arranged in the first limiting groove (210); when the first connecting member (100) is rotated to a first position relative to the second connecting member (200), the first limiting column (110) can be disengaged from the first limiting groove (210) along the first opening (220), so that the second connecting member (200) can be separated from the first connecting member (100); In which, when the refrigerator body (800) and the door body (700) are rotatably connected through the hinge assembly for the refrigerator, the second connecting member (200) is installed on the side wall of the box body (800), and the first connecting member (100) is installed on the side wall of the door body (700).

2. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting member (100) comprises: The first connecting plate (120) has a rotation groove (130) on one side wall facing the second connecting member (200), and the second connecting member (200) is partially disposed in the rotation groove (130) and is rotationally connected to the inner wall of the rotation groove (130); The first limiting column (110) is arranged at the groove edge of the rotating groove (130), and the first limiting column (110) is fixedly connected to a side wall of the first connecting plate (120).

3. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second connecting member (200) comprises: The rotating shaft (230) is partially disposed in the rotating groove (130), and the outer peripheral wall is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating groove (130). When the first connecting plate (120) is rotated to a first position relative to the second connecting member (200), the rotating groove (130) can be separated from the rotating shaft (230); The first limiting ring (240) is arranged on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft (230), and together with the rotating shaft (230) encloses a first limiting groove (210), and has a first opening (220) on the side facing the first connecting member (100).

4. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: First limiting rings (240) are provided at both ends of the rotating shaft (230), and each first limiting ring (240) and the rotating shaft (230) define a corresponding first limiting groove (210); and first limiting columns (110) are provided on two opposite side walls of the first connecting plate (120).

5. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second connecting member (200) further comprises: The second connecting plate (250) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft (230).

6. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Also includes: A first hinge (300); The second hinge (400) is rotatably connected to the first hinge (300). When the first connection (100) is rotated to a first position relative to the second connection (200), the first hinge (300) can be separated from the second hinge (400).

7. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first hinge (300) comprises: The first hinge plate (310) is provided with a clamping groove (320) on one side facing the second hinge plate (420), and the second hinge member (400) is partially disposed in the clamping groove (320) and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the clamping groove (320).

8. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second hinge (400) comprises: The clamping shaft (410) is partially disposed in the clamping groove (320), and the outer peripheral wall is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the clamping groove (320). When the first connecting member (100) is rotated to the first position relative to the second connecting member (200), the first hinged member (300) can be separated from the clamping shaft (410).

9. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: The stopper (600) is arranged on one side of the second hinge (400) and provides a stopper force for the connection or separation between the first hinge (300) and the second hinge (400).

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: The invention comprises a hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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