Hinge assembly for refrigerator and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a hinge assembly for a refrigerator, which comprises a first connecting piece and a first limiting piece. The first connecting piece comprises a first hinge shaft, and a first limiting groove is formed in the first hinge shaft; the first limiting piece partially and movably extends into the first limiting groove and is rotationally connected with the inner wall of the first limiting groove; under the condition that a door body and a box body of the refrigerator are assembled through the hinge assembly for the refrigerator, the first connecting piece is installed on the side wall of the box body, and the first limiting piece is installed on the side wall of the door body, so that the door body and the box body are rotationally connected, and under the condition that the first limiting piece is separated from the first limiting groove, the door body and the box body can be separated. According to the method and the device, 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 household appliances, for example, to a hinge assembly for a refrigerator and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] At present, refrigerators have a box body and a door body. The box body defines a storage compartment inside for storing items such as fruits, vegetables and beverages. 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. However, the setting of the hinge makes the installation of the door body more difficult.

[0003] In the related art, there is a hinge structure for a refrigerator, the refrigerator includes a box body and a door body, the hinge structure includes a hinge shaft and a hinge plate, the hinge shaft includes a sleeve arranged in the door body and a shaft rod that can be extended and retracted in the sleeve; the side of the sleeve is also provided with a first limit assembly that can move on the upper part of the shaft rod and limit the shaft rod from extending out of the sleeve; the hinge plate is arranged on the box body, and the hinge plate has a mounting hole; wherein, in the process of assembling the refrigerator, the side of the hinge plate pushes the first limit assembly on the upper part of the shaft rod, and the shaft rod extends from the sleeve and is inserted into the mounting hole of the hinge plate. The door body can be quickly installed on the box body, the difficulty of installing the door body is reduced, and the user experience is improved.

[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 the door body is disassembled, a tool is required to press the shaft rod into the shaft sleeve, resulting in low efficiency in door body disassembly and poor 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 embodiments of the present disclosure provide a hinge assembly for a refrigerator and a refrigerator to improve the efficiency of door disassembly and enhance the user experience.

[0009] In some embodiments, a hinge assembly for a refrigerator includes: a first connecting member and a first limiting member. The first connecting member includes a first hinge shaft, and a first limiting groove is provided inside the first hinge shaft; the first limiting member partially extends into the first limiting groove and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first limiting groove; wherein, when the door body and the box body of the refrigerator are assembled by the hinge assembly for the refrigerator, the first connecting member is installed on the side wall of the box body, and the first limiting member is installed on the side wall of the door body, so that the door body and the box body are rotatably connected, and when the first limiting member is out of the first limiting groove, the door body and the box body can be separated.

[0010] Optionally, the first limiting member comprises a limiting rod, one end of which is axially extending into the first limiting groove in a telescopic manner.

[0011] Optionally, the first limiting member further includes: a first spring and a control plate. The first spring is sleeved on the outer side of the limiting rod, one end of which is connected to the limiting rod, and provides elastic force for the limiting rod to move away from the first hinge axis; one end of the control plate is movably abutted against one end of the limiting rod; wherein the other end of the first spring abuts against the side wall of the door body; the control plate can move toward the limiting rod along the radial direction of the limiting rod to push the limiting rod to move toward the first limiting groove.

[0012] Optionally, the first limiting member further includes: an installation box and a second spring. The installation box control panel is arranged in the installation box, and a guide rod slidably connected to the control panel is arranged inside the installation box, and the guide rod provides a guide for the control panel to move in the radial direction of the limiting rod; the second spring is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod, and is located between the control panel and the inner side wall of the installation box, and provides elastic force for the control panel to slide toward the limiting rod.

[0013] Optionally, a first opening is provided on one side wall of the installation box, and a portion of the control panel is exposed from the installation box through the first opening.

[0014] Optionally, the first connecting member includes: a first connecting plate. A side wall of the first connecting plate facing the first limiting member is fixedly connected to the first hinge shaft.

[0015] Optionally, the hinge assembly for the refrigerator further includes: a second connecting member. The second connecting member is provided with a first rotating hole rotatably connected to the first hinge shaft and a first opening communicating with the first rotating hole; wherein the second connecting member is mounted on the side wall of the door body, and the first hinge shaft can pass through the first opening so that the first hinge shaft is separated from or connected to the first rotating hole.

[0016] Optionally, a first limiting member is provided between the first connecting member and the second connecting member; wherein, when the door body is opened, the first limiting member limits the first connecting member and the second connecting member from being separated.

[0017] Optionally, the hinge assembly for the refrigerator further includes: a third connecting member and a fourth connecting member. The third connecting member includes a second hinge shaft; the fourth connecting member includes a second rotating hole rotatably connected to the second hinge shaft and a second opening connected to the second rotating hole, and the second hinge shaft can pass through the second opening to be separated from or connected to the second rotating hole; wherein the third connecting member is mounted on the side wall of the box body, and the fourth connecting member is mounted on the side wall of the door body, and cooperates with the first connecting member and the first stopper, so that the door body can be rotated and opened on the box body from the first end of the door body, or the door body can be rotated and opened on the box body from the second end of the door body; the first end and the second end are arranged opposite to each other.

[0018] In some embodiments, a refrigerator includes: a hinge assembly for a refrigerator as described 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 door and the box of the refrigerator are assembled by the hinge assembly for the refrigerator, the first connecting member is installed on the side wall of the box, and the first limiting member is installed on the side wall of the door. Since the first limiting member partially extends into the first limiting groove, the door can be quickly installed on the box. The first limiting member can also be movably separated from the first limiting groove, so that the door is separated from the box, and the door can be quickly removed from the box. Thereby, the efficiency of door disassembly is improved, and the user experience is improved.

[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 The embodiment of the present disclosure provides Figure 2 The enlarged schematic diagram at A in the middle;

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

[0030] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of another hinge assembly for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Fig. 9 is an exploded schematic diagram of another structural schematic diagram of a hinge assembly for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Fig.10 is a schematic structural diagram of another hinge assembly for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Fig.11 is a structural schematic diagram of another hinge assembly for a refrigerator provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Fig.12 The embodiment of the present disclosure provides Fig. 9 Enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle.

[0035] Reference numerals:

[0036] 100, first connecting member; 110, first hinge axis; 120, first limiting groove; 130, first connecting plate; 200, first limiting member; 210, limiting rod; 220, abutment block; 221, first side wall; 222, first abutment surface; 230, first spring; 240, control board; 241, second side wall; 242, second abutment surface; 243, third spring; 250, installation box; 251, first opening; 252, second opening; 260, second spring; 270, guide rod; 271, limiting ring; 253, plug sleeve; 300, second connecting member; 310, first A rotating hole; 320, a first opening; 330, a second connecting plate; 400, a first limiting member; 410, a first limiting column; 420, a first limiting groove; 430, a second limiting column; 500, a third connecting member; 510, a second hinge axis; 520, a third connecting plate; 530, a second limiting groove; 600, a fourth connecting member; 610, a second rotating hole; 620, a second opening; 630, a fourth connecting plate; 700, a second limiting member; 800, a second limiting member; 810, a third limiting column; 820, a second limiting groove; 910, a door body; 920, a box body; 911, a groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0042] 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.

[0043] Combination Figure 1-3As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a hinge assembly for a refrigerator, including: a first connecting member 100 and a first limiting member 200. The first connecting member 100 includes a first hinge shaft 110, and a first limiting groove 120 is provided inside the first hinge shaft 110; the first limiting member 200 partially extends into the first limiting groove 120 and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first limiting groove 120; wherein, when the door body 910 and the box body 920 of the refrigerator are assembled by the hinge assembly for the refrigerator, the first connecting member 100 is installed on the side wall of the box body 920, and the first limiting member 200 is installed on the side wall of the door body 910, so that the door body 910 and the box body 920 are rotatably connected, and when the first limiting member 200 is out of the first limiting groove 120, the door body 910 and the box body 920 can be separated.

[0044] By using the hinge assembly for a refrigerator provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, when the door body 910 and the box body 920 of the refrigerator are assembled by the hinge assembly for a refrigerator, the first connecting member 100 is installed on the side wall of the box body 920, and the first limiting member 200 is installed on the side wall of the door body 910. Since the first limiting member 200 partially extends into the first limiting groove 120, the door body 910 can be quickly installed on the box body 920. The first limiting member 200 can also be movably separated from the first limiting groove 120, so that the door body 910 is separated from the box body 920, and the door body 910 is quickly removed from the box body 920. Thereby, the efficiency of disassembling the door body 910 is improved, and the user experience is improved.

[0045] Specifically, a first limiting groove 120 is formed at one end of the first hinge shaft 110 facing the first limiting member 200 .

[0046] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, optionally, the first limiting member 200 includes: a limiting rod 210. One end of the limiting rod 210 can be telescopically extended into the first limiting groove 120 along its axial direction. In this way, the limiting rod 210 is telescopically extended along its axial direction, so that the limiting rod 210 extends into the first limiting groove 120 or is separated from the first limiting groove 120. When the limiting rod 210 extends into the first limiting groove 120, the door body 910 and the box body 920 are prevented from being separated, and the door body 910 can be rotated and opened from the box body 920. When the limiting rod 210 is separated from the first limiting groove 120, the door body 910 can be removed from the box body 920. Thereby, the door body 910 and the box body 920 can be quickly installed and removed, the efficiency of the door body 910 removal is improved, and the user experience is improved.

[0047] Optionally, when the limiting rod 210 is installed on the door body 910, one end of the limiting rod 210 passes through the door body 910 and is telescopically extended into the first limiting groove 120. In this way, the limiting rod 210 passes through the door body 910 and is connected to the first limiting groove 120, so that the limiting rod 210 is more stably extended. At the same time, the contact area between the limiting rod 210 and the door body 910 is larger, which improves the stability of the connection between the limiting rod 210 and the door body 910.

[0048] Specifically, an abutment block 220 is provided at one end of the limiting rod 210 facing away from the first limiting groove 120 , and a first abutment surface 222 is provided on a first side wall 221 of the abutment block 220 , and an angle is formed between the first abutment surface 222 and the first side wall 221 .

[0049] Optionally, the first limiting member 200 further includes: a first spring 230 and a control plate 240. The first spring 230 is sleeved on the outer side of the limiting rod 210, and one end of the first spring 230 is connected to the limiting rod 210 to provide elastic force for the limiting rod 210 to move away from the first hinge shaft 110; one end of the control plate 240 is movably abutted against one end of the limiting rod 210; wherein the other end of the first spring 230 abuts against the side wall of the door body 910; the control plate 240 can move toward the limiting rod 210 along the radial direction of the limiting rod 210 to push the limiting rod 210 to move toward the first limiting groove 120. In this way, the control plate 240 moves toward the limiting rod 210 along the radial direction of the limiting rod 210, and the control plate 240 pushes the limiting rod 210 to move toward the first limiting groove 120, and the limiting rod 210 then extends into the first limiting groove 120 and connects with it. The control plate 240 moves away from the limiting rod 210, and the first spring 230 provides elastic force for the limiting rod 210, so that the limiting rod 210 moves away from the first limiting groove 120, so that the limiting rod 210 is separated from the first limiting groove 120. The movement of the limiting rod 210 is controlled by the control plate 240, and the area of ​​the control plate 240 is relatively large, and the operation is more convenient.

[0050] Optionally, a second abutting surface 242 is provided on the second side wall 241 of the control board 240, and an angle is formed between the second abutting surface 242 and the second side wall 241, so that the first abutting surface 222 and the second abutting surface 242 are in sliding abutment with each other. In this way, during the movement of the control board 240, the first abutting surface 222 and the second abutting surface 242 are always in abutment with each other and slide relatively, thereby controlling the movement of the limit rod 210. The operation is more linear and smooth, which improves the user experience.

[0051] Specifically, the first abutting surface 222 and the second abutting surface 242 are arranged in parallel.

[0052] Optionally, the first side wall 221 of the abutting block 220 is a side wall facing the control board 240; the second side wall 241 of the control board 240 is a side wall facing the abutting block 220; wherein, when the first side wall 221 and the second side wall 241 abut, one end of the limiting rod 210 extends into the first limiting groove 120. In this way, when the first side wall 221 and the second side wall 241 abut, the control board 240 will be limited if it continues to move toward the limiting rod 210, and the limiting rod 210 is prevented from continuing to move toward the first limiting groove 120. In the case where the limiting rod 210 is separated from the first limiting groove 120, the risk of the limiting rod 210 extending too long and rubbing against other objects is reduced.

[0053] Optionally, the first limiting member 200 further includes: a mounting box 250 and a second spring 260. The control panel 240 of the mounting box 250 is arranged in the mounting box 250, and a guide rod 270 is provided inside the mounting box 250 for slidingly connecting with the control panel 240. The guide rod 270 provides a guide for the control panel 240 to move along the radial direction of the limiting rod 210; the second spring 260 is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod 270, and is located between the control panel 240 and the inner side wall of the mounting box 250, and provides an elastic force for the control panel 240 to slide toward the limiting rod 210. In this way, the second spring 260 provides an elastic force for the control panel 240 to slide toward the limiting rod 210, so that the limiting rod 210 remains in a state of extending into the first limiting groove 120. When the limiting rod 210 needs to be separated from the first limiting groove 120, the control panel 240 is pressed to slide on the guide rod 270, and the control panel 240 moves away from the limiting rod 210 and compresses the second spring 260. The first spring 230 provides power for the limiting rod 210 to move away from the first limiting groove 120, and the limiting rod 210 is then separated from the first limiting groove 120, so that the door body 910 is separated from the box body 920. The operation is relatively convenient, the efficiency of disassembly of the door body 910 is improved, and the user experience is improved. When the control panel 240 is released, the second spring 260 provides elastic force, the control panel 240 moves toward the limiting rod 210, and the limiting rod 210 moves and compresses the first spring 230.

[0054] Optionally, a limiting ring 271 is provided on the guide rod 270, and when the control plate 240 abuts against the limiting ring 271, the limiting ring 271 limits the control plate 240 from sliding further toward the limiting rod 210. In this way, the limiting ring 271 provides a limit for the control plate 240 to slide toward the limiting rod 210, thereby reducing the risk of the limiting rod 210 extending too long and rubbing against other objects.

[0055] Combination Figure 6As shown, optionally, a first opening 251 is provided on one side wall of the installation box 250, and part of the control board 240 is exposed from the installation box 250 through the first opening 251. In this way, the user can directly press the control board 240 located in the installation box 250 through the first opening 251, so that the control board 240 moves back to the limit rod 210, which makes the operation more convenient and improves the user experience.

[0056] Specifically, the other side wall of the installation box 250 is provided with a second opening 252 ; wherein, when the installation box 250 is installed on the door body 910 , the edge of the second opening 252 abuts against the door body 910 .

[0057] Optionally, a plug rod is provided on one side wall of the control board 240, a third spring 243 is sleeved on the outer side of the plug rod, a plug sleeve 253 is provided on the inner side wall of the installation box 250, one end of the third spring 243 abuts against the control board 240, and the other end of the third spring 243 extends into the plug sleeve 253, providing elastic force for the control board 240 to move toward the limit rod 210; wherein, when the control board 240 moves away from the limit rod 210, the plug rod can be plugged into the plug sleeve 253. In this way, when the control board 240 moves away from the limit rod 210, the third spring 243 is compressed, and the plug rod will be inserted into the plug sleeve 253, providing guidance for the control board 240, thereby reducing the risk of the control board 240 being offset.

[0058] Optionally, the first connecting member 100 includes a first connecting plate 130. A side wall of the first connecting plate 130 facing the first stopper 200 is fixedly connected to the first hinge shaft 110. In this way, the first connecting plate 130 is installed on the box body 920, and the contact area with the box body 920 is larger, and the installation stability is higher.

[0059] Combination Figure 7 As shown, optionally, the hinge assembly for the refrigerator further includes: a second connector 300. The second connector 300 is provided with a first rotation hole 310 rotatably connected to the first hinge shaft 110 and a first opening 320 communicating with the first rotation hole 310; wherein the second connector 300 is mounted on the side wall of the door body 910, and the first hinge shaft 110 can pass through the first opening 320 so that the first hinge shaft 110 is separated from or connected to the first rotation hole 310. In this way, the second connector 300 is mounted on the door body 910, and the first hinge shaft 110 can pass through the first opening 320 so that the first hinge shaft 110 is separated from or connected to the first rotation hole 310, and cooperates with the first connector 100 and the stopper to realize the rapid disassembly of the door body 910 and the box body 920, improve the efficiency of the disassembly of the door body 910, and improve the user experience. The second connector 300 can also directly contact the first connector 100 instead of the door body 910, reducing the wear of the door body 910 during the rotation process.

[0060] Specifically, the second connecting member 300 includes a second connecting plate 330 . A side wall of the second connecting plate 330 facing the first connecting plate 130 has a first rotating hole 310 rotatably connected to the first hinge shaft 110 and a first opening 320 communicating with the first rotating hole 310 .

[0061] Combination Figure 8 As shown, optionally, a first limiting member 400 is provided between the first connecting member 100 and the second connecting member 300; wherein, when the door body 910 is opened, the first limiting member 400 limits the separation of the first connecting member 100 and the second connecting member 300. In this way, when the door body 910 is opened, the first limiting member 400 limits the separation of the first connecting member 100 and the second connecting member 300, thereby reducing the risk of the door body 910 being separated from the box body 920.

[0062] Optionally, the first limiting member 400 includes: a first limiting column 410 and a first limiting groove 420. The first limiting column 410 is arranged at the edge of the first rotating hole 310 and is fixedly connected to the second connecting plate 330; the first limiting groove 420 is arranged on the first connecting plate 130; wherein, when the first hinge shaft 110 is connected to the first rotating hole 310, the first limiting column 410 is located in the first limiting groove 420; when the second connecting plate 330 rotates to the first position relative to the first connecting plate 130, the first limiting column 410 can be separated from the first limiting groove 420, so that the first hinge shaft 110 is separated from the first rotating hole 310; when the second connecting plate 330 rotates to the second position relative to the first connecting plate 130, the first limiting column 410 cooperates with the first limiting groove 420 to limit the first hinge shaft 110 from being separated from the first rotating hole 310. In this way, when the second connecting plate 330 rotates to the first position relative to the first connecting plate 130, the first limiting column 410 can be separated from the first limiting groove 420, and cooperate with the first connecting member 100 and the second connecting member 300, so that the door body 910 and the box body 920 can be quickly separated, thereby improving the efficiency of disassembly of the door body 910 and improving the user experience. When the second connecting plate 330 rotates to the second position relative to the first connecting plate 130, the first limiting column 410 cooperates with the first limiting groove 420 to limit the separation of the first hinge shaft 110 and the first rotating hole 310, reducing the risk of the door body 910 and the box body 920 being separated.

[0063] It can be understood that the door body 910 rotates and opens on the box body 920 , driving the first hinge shaft 110 to rotate in the first rotation hole 310 , and the first limiting column 410 rotates around the first hinge shaft 110 and slides in the first limiting groove 420 .

[0064] It can be understood that the rotation of the second connecting plate 330 to the first position relative to the first connecting plate 130 refers to the position of the second connecting plate 330 relative to the first connecting plate 130 when the door body 910 is closed on the box body 920. The rotation of the second connecting plate 330 to the second position relative to the first connecting plate 130 refers to the position of the second connecting plate 330 relative to the first connecting plate 130 when the door body 910 is rotated and opened on the box body 920.

[0065] Optionally, the first limiting member 400 further includes: a second limiting column 430. The second limiting column 430 is fixedly connected to the second connecting plate 330. In this way, when the second connecting plate 330 rotates relative to the first connecting plate 130, the second limiting column 430 rotates with the second connecting plate 330, and the outer side wall of the second limiting column 430 slides against the first connecting plate 130 at the same time, thereby reducing the relative shaking between the first connecting plate 130 and the second connecting plate 330.

[0066] Combination Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, optionally, the hinge assembly for the refrigerator further includes: a third connecting member 500 and a fourth connecting member 600. The third connecting member 500 includes a second hinge shaft 510; the fourth connecting member 600 includes a second rotating hole 610 rotatably connected to the second hinge shaft 510 and a second opening 620 communicating with the second rotating hole 610, and the second hinge shaft 510 can pass through the second opening 620 to separate from or connect to the second rotating hole 610; wherein the third connecting member 500 is installed on the side wall of the box body 920, and the fourth connecting member 600 is installed on the side wall of the door body 910, and cooperates with the first connecting member 100 and the first stopper 200, so that the door body 910 can be rotated and opened on the box body 920 from the first end of the door body 910, or, so that the door body 910 can be rotated and opened on the box body 920 from the second end of the door body 910; the first end and the second end are arranged relative to each other. In this way, when the second hinge shaft 510 is connected to the second rotating hole 610 and the first connector 100 is separated from the first stopper 200, the door body 910 can be rotated and opened on the box body 920 through the third connector 500 and the fourth connector 600. When the second hinge shaft 510 and the second rotating hole 610 are separated and the first connector 100 is connected to the first stopper 200, the door body 910 can be rotated and opened on the door body 910 through the first connector 100 and the first stopper 200. Thus, the door body 910 can be rotated and opened on the box body 920 from the first end of the door body 910, or the door body 910 can be rotated and opened on the box body 920 from the second end of the door body 910, realizing the function of bidirectional opening of the door body 910 on the box body 920, without complicated steps of disassembly, replacement and reinstallation, easy operation and higher user experience.

[0067] It can be understood that the first connecting member 100 and the first limiting member 200 are installed at the first end of the door body 910 , and the third connecting member 500 and the fourth connecting member 600 are installed at the second end of the door body 910 .

[0068] Optionally, the third connecting member 500 includes a third connecting plate 520. A side wall of the third connecting plate 520 is provided with a second hinge shaft 510. In this way, the third connecting plate 520 is installed on the box body 920, and the contact and connection area between the third connecting plate 520 and the box body 920 is larger, and the connection stability is higher.

[0069] Optionally, the fourth connecting member 600 includes a fourth connecting plate 630. A side wall of the fourth connecting plate 630 facing the third connecting plate 520 is provided with a second rotating hole 610 rotatably connected to the second hinge shaft 510 and a second opening 620 communicating with the second rotating hole 610. In this way, the fourth connecting plate 630 is installed on the door body 910, and the fourth connecting plate 630 has a larger contact and connection area with the door body 910, and the connection stability is higher.

[0070] Specifically, a second limiting groove 530 is provided at one end of the second hinge shaft 510 .

[0071] Optionally, the hinge assembly for the refrigerator further includes: a second stopper 700. The second stopper 700 partially extends into the second stopper groove 530 and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the second stopper groove 530. In this way, the second stopper 700 is also installed on the door body 910. When the second stopper 700 extends into the second stopper groove 530, the second stopper 700 is restricted from separating from the second hinge shaft 510, thereby restricting the end of the door body 910 where the second stopper 700 is mounted from opening from the box body 920, and restricting the second hinge shaft 510 of the third connecting member 500 and the second rotating hole 610 of the fourth connecting member 600 from separating. The risk of the second hinge shaft 510 automatically detaching from the second rotating hole 610 is reduced.

[0072] The second limiting member 700 has the same structure and function as the first limiting member 200 , and will not be described in detail herein.

[0073] Optionally, a second limiting member 800 is provided between the third connecting member 500 and the fourth connecting member 600. Thus, when the end of the door body 910 on which the first limiting member 200 is mounted is rotated and opened, the second limiting member 800 limits the separation of the third connecting member 500 and the fourth connecting member 600.

[0074] Combination Fig.11As shown, optionally, the second limiting member 800 includes: a third limiting column 810 and a second limiting groove 820. The third limiting column 810 is arranged at the edge of the second rotating hole 610 and is fixedly connected to the fourth connecting plate 630; the second limiting groove 820 is arranged on the third connecting plate 520; wherein, when the second hinge shaft 510 is connected to the second rotating hole 610, the third limiting column 810 is located in the second limiting groove 820; when the fourth connecting plate 630 rotates to the first position relative to the third connecting plate 520, the third limiting column 810 can be separated from the second limiting groove 820, so that the second hinge shaft 510 can be separated from the second rotating hole 610; when the fourth connecting plate 630 rotates to the second position relative to the third connecting plate 520, the third limiting column 810 cooperates with the second limiting groove 820 to limit the second hinge shaft 510 from being separated from the second rotating hole 610. In this way, when the fourth connecting plate 630 rotates to the first position relative to the third connecting plate 520, the third limiting column 810 can be separated from the second limiting groove 820, so that the second hinge shaft 510 can be separated from the second rotating hole 610, so that the door body 910 can be quickly disassembled and assembled, and the door body 910 can also realize the function of bidirectional opening on the box body 920. When the fourth connecting plate 630 rotates to the second position relative to the third connecting plate 520, the third limiting column 810 cooperates with the second limiting groove 820 to limit the second hinge shaft 510 from being separated from the second rotating hole 610.

[0075] It can be understood that the rotation of the fourth connecting plate 630 to the first position relative to the third connecting plate 520 refers to the position of the fourth connecting plate 630 relative to the third connecting plate 520 when the fourth connecting plate 630 is installed on the door body 910 and the third connecting plate 520 is installed on the box body 920, and the door body 910 covers the box body 920. The rotation of the fourth connecting plate 630 to the second position relative to the third connecting plate 520 refers to the position of the fourth connecting plate 630 relative to the third connecting plate 520 when the end of the door body 910 mounting the first stopper 200 is opened on the box body 920 when the fourth connecting plate 630 is installed on the door body 910 and the third connecting plate 520 is installed on the box body 920.

[0076] It can be understood that, in the case where the hinge assembly for the refrigerator has the second limiting member 700 and the second limiting member 800, the fourth connecting plate 630 rotates to the first position relative to the third connecting plate 520, and since the second limiting member 700 extends into the second limiting groove 530, the second hinge shaft 510 is limited from being separated from the second rotating hole 610. The second limiting member 700 is separated from the second limiting groove 530, and the second hinge shaft 510 can be separated from the second rotating hole 610.

[0077] Specifically, the first connecting member 100 and the third connecting member 500 are symmetrically arranged; the second connecting member 300 and the fourth connecting member 600 are symmetrically arranged.

[0078] Specifically, the first limiting member 400 and the second limiting member 800 are symmetrically arranged.

[0079] In some embodiments, a refrigerator includes: a hinge assembly for a refrigerator as described in the above embodiments.

[0080] The refrigerator provided by this embodiment includes the hinge assembly for refrigerators as in the above-mentioned embodiment. When the door body 910 and the box body 920 of the refrigerator are assembled by the hinge assembly for refrigerators, the first connecting member 100 is installed on the side wall of the box body 920, and the first limiting member 200 is installed on the side wall of the door body 910. Since the first limiting member 200 partially extends into the first limiting groove 120, the door body 910 can be quickly installed on the box body 920. The first limiting member 200 can also be movably separated from the first limiting groove 120, so that the door body 910 is separated from the box body 920, and the door body 910 is quickly removed from the box body 920. Thereby, the efficiency of disassembling the door body 910 is improved, and the user experience is improved.

[0081] Combination Fig.12 As shown, optionally, the refrigerator includes a door body 910 and a box body 920. The door body 910 is arranged on one side of the box body 920, and a groove 911 is provided on the door body 910 for embedding the installation box 250. In this way, the installation box 250 is embedded in the groove 911, reducing the risk of the installation box 250 protruding from the door body 910.

[0082] 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: The first connecting member (100) comprises a first hinge shaft (110), and a first limiting groove (120) is provided inside the first hinge shaft (110); A first limiting member (200) partially movably extends into the first limiting groove (120) and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first limiting groove (120); In which, when the door body (910) and the box body (920) of the refrigerator are assembled through the hinge assembly for the refrigerator, the first connecting member (100) is installed on the side wall of the box body (920), and the first limiting member (200) is installed on the side wall of the door body (910), so that the door body (910) and the box body (920) are rotatably connected and when the first limiting member (200) is out of the first limiting groove (120), the door body (910) and the box body (920) can be separated.

2. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first limiting member (200) comprises: A limiting rod (210), one end of the limiting rod (210) is telescopically extended into the first limiting groove (120) along its axial direction.

3. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first limiting member (200) further comprises: A first spring (230) is sleeved on the outer side of the limiting rod (210), one end of which is connected to the limiting rod (210) to provide elastic force for the limiting rod (210) to move away from the first hinge shaft (110); A control plate (240), one end of which is movably abutted against one end of the limiting rod (210); The other end of the first spring (230) is in contact with the side wall of the door body (910); the control plate (240) can move toward the limiting rod (210) along the radial direction of the limiting rod (210) to push the limiting rod (210) to move toward the first limiting groove (120).

4. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first limiting member (200) further includes: An installation box (250), wherein the control panel (240) is arranged in the installation box (250), and a guide rod (270) is provided inside the installation box and is slidably connected to the control panel (240), wherein the guide rod (270) provides guidance for the control panel (240) to move in the radial direction of the limit rod (210); The second spring (260) is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod (270) and is located between the control board (240) and the inner wall of the installation box (250) to provide elastic force for the control board (240) to slide toward the limit rod (210).

5. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first opening (251) is provided on one side wall of the installation box (250), and a portion of the control panel (240) is exposed from the installation box (250) through the first opening (251).

6. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting member (100) comprises: The first connecting plate (130) is fixedly connected to the first hinge shaft (110) on a side wall facing the first limiting member (200).

7. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A second connecting member (300) is provided with a first rotating hole (310) rotatably connected to the first hinge shaft (110) and a first opening (320) communicating with the first rotating hole (310); Wherein, the second connecting member (300) is installed on the side wall of the door body (910), and the first hinge shaft (110) can pass through the first opening (320) so that the first hinge shaft (110) is separated from or connected to the first rotating hole (310).

8. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first limiting member (400) is provided between the first connecting member (100) and the second connecting member (300); When the door body (910) is opened, the first limiting member (400) limits the separation of the first connecting member (100) and the second connecting member (300).

9. The hinge assembly for a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A third connecting member (500) includes a second hinge axis (510); a fourth connecting member (600), comprising a second rotating hole (610) rotatably connected to the second hinge shaft (510) and a second opening (620) communicating with the second rotating hole (610), wherein the second hinge shaft (510) can pass through the second opening (620) to be separated from or connected to the second rotating hole (610); Among them, the third connecting member (500) is installed on the side wall of the box body (920), and the fourth connecting member (600) is installed on the side wall of the door body (910), and cooperates with the first connecting member (100) and the first limiting member (200) to enable the door body (910) to be rotated and opened on the box body (920) from the first end of the door body (910), or to enable the door body (910) to be rotated and opened on the box body (920) from the second end of the door body (910); the first end and the second end are arranged relative to each other.

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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