Rack and refrigerator

Abstract

According to the storage rack and the refrigerator, the storage rack comprises a supporting assembly and a storage plate, the supporting assembly comprises a rotating shaft fixing piece and a storage supporting piece, the rotating shaft fixing piece is used for being fixedly connected with an inner container, and the storage supporting piece is rotationally connected to the rotating shaft fixing piece; the shelf is attached to the shelf supporting piece and fixedly connected with the shelf supporting piece, and the shelf is used for bearing articles. Wherein the shelf has a first state and a second state, in the first state, the shelf plate is in a horizontal shape, in the second state, the shelf plate is in an inclined shape, and articles located on the shelf plate can slide downwards on the shelf plate towards the opening direction of the inner container. In this way, the height of the shelf in the inner container can be reduced, the opening, for a user to take, of the shelf in the inner container can be enlarged, articles at the deep position of the shelf can automatically slide to the position of the opening, the user can conveniently take and take the articles on the shelf, and the effect of improving the user experience is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field related to refrigerators, and in particular relates to a shelf and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] The shelf is an important component of the refrigerator. It is installed in the refrigerator compartment and is used to carry items.

[0003] Currently, existing shelves are typically placed on the ribs of the refrigerator's inner container, and the height of the shelves cannot be adjusted when assembled inside the refrigerator. However, when the refrigerator is higher than 170 cm, the top shelf in the refrigerator is too high. This makes it very inconvenient for most female users with an average height of 158 cm to store and retrieve items on the top shelf, and reduces the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a shelf and a refrigerator for solving the above technical problems.

[0005] A shelf, comprising:

[0006] The support assembly includes a rotating shaft fixing member and a shelf support member, wherein the rotating shaft fixing member is used to fix the inner container, and the shelf support member is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft fixing member;

[0007] a shelf plate abutting against the shelf support and being connected and fixed to the shelf support, and used for carrying articles;

[0008] The shelf has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the shelf is horizontal. In the second state, the shelf is inclined, and items on the shelf can slide down on the shelf toward the opening of the inner container.

[0009] It can be understood that the shelf is rotatably mounted on the shaft fixing member through the shelf support, so that the shelf can rotate in the inner tank. This not only reduces the height of the shelf in the inner tank, but also makes the opening of the shelf in the inner tank for users to take larger, so as to facilitate users to store and retrieve items on the shelf. In addition, the sliding of items on the inclined shelf can also be utilized, so that items at a deeper position of the shelf can automatically slide to the opening position, which can further facilitate users to take items on the shelf.

[0010] In one embodiment, the rotation axis fixing member includes a rotation support body, and the shelf support member includes a rotation axis. At least a portion of the rotation axis can be inserted into the rotation support body and is rotatably connected to the rotation support body.

[0011] It can be understood that the cooperation between the rotating support body and the rotating shaft enables the rotating support body to realize the rotational support of the rotating shaft, which plays a role in simplifying the structure on the basis of satisfying the assembly connection of the shelf support on the rotating shaft fixing member.

[0012] In one embodiment, a rotation limiting portion is formed on the rotation support body, and a limiting fitting portion is formed on the rotation shaft. The limiting fitting portion can abut against the rotation limiting portion to limit the rotation angle between the rotation shaft and the rotation support body.

[0013] It can be understood that by utilizing the interference between the limiting fitting part and the rotation limiting part, the maximum rotation angle of the shelf support when rotating on the shaft fixing part can be limited, which makes it easier for the user to drive the shelf to rotate and prevents items from falling off the shelf.

[0014] In one embodiment, the rotating shaft fixing member further includes a fixing body, and the rotating support body is mounted on the fixing body;

[0015] The shelf support further includes a supporting body, the rotating shaft is mounted on the supporting body, and a preset gap D is formed between the supporting body and the fixed body, wherein 2 mm ≥ D ≥ 1 mm.

[0016] It is understandable that a gap of only 1 mm and 2 mm is left between the supporting body of the shelf support and the fixing body of the shaft fixing member. This can prevent the shelf support from falling off the shaft fixing member and serve as a shaking limiter for the shelf plate.

[0017] In one embodiment, the support assembly further includes a locking mechanism, which is movably mounted on the shelf support and is used to control the locking / unlocking of the shelf support on the shaft fixing member;

[0018] Wherein, in the first state, the locking mechanism can lock the shelf support.

[0019] It is understandable that the locking mechanism is used to lock the shelf support member to the shaft fixing member, which can improve the stability of the shelf when it remains horizontal, so as to meet the use requirements of the shelf for carrying items.

[0020] In one embodiment, the shelf further includes an article fixing rod, which is arranged on the periphery of the shelf plate and is connected and fixed to the rotating shaft fixing member;

[0021] The article fixing rod is horizontal and can resist articles sliding down the shelf and limit the articles to the shelf.

[0022] It is understandable that the article fixing rod is used to limit the downward movement of the article on the shelf, so as to prevent the article from falling from the shelf.

[0023] In one embodiment, the article securing rod is connected to the shaft securing member in a plug-fitting manner.

[0024] It is understandable that the article securing rod is assembled to the shaft securing member in a plug-in manner, which facilitates the assembly of the article securing rod on the shaft securing member.

[0025] In one embodiment, the support assembly further includes an embedded box, which is fixed to the inner tank in a pre-embedded manner;

[0026] Wherein, the rotating shaft fixing member is fixedly connected to the embedded box.

[0027] It is understandable that the shaft fixing member is connected and supported by a pre-embedded box pre-embedded in the inner container, which can facilitate the assembly and connection of the shaft fixing member on the inner container.

[0028] In one embodiment, the number of the support components is two groups, and the two groups of support components are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the shelf.

[0029] In addition, the present application also seeks protection for a refrigerator comprising an inner container and the aforementioned shelf, wherein the shelf is installed in the inner container.

[0030] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0031] The shelf and refrigerator claimed for protection in the present application have a shelf plate rotatably mounted on a shaft fixing member via a shelf support member, so that the shelf plate can rotate within the inner container. This not only reduces the height of the shelf plate within the inner container, but also makes the opening of the shelf plate within the inner container for users to take out larger, so that users can store and retrieve items on the shelf plate. In addition, the sliding of items on the inclined shelf plate can be utilized so that items at a deeper position on the shelf plate can automatically slide to the opening position, which further facilitates users to take out items from the shelf plate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the conventional technology, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the conventional technology descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a shelf provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of another state of the shelf provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a shelf provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0036] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of the middle P part.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the locking mechanism when assembled on the shelf support in this application.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating shaft fixing member in this application.

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the shelf provided in one embodiment of the present application when assembled in an inner container.

[0040] 13. Locking mechanism; 131. Locking block; 132. Connecting rod; 1321. Hook; 133. Pull hook; 14. Embedded box; 20. Shelf plate; 30. Item fixing rod; 101. Screw; 200. Inner liner; 201. Opening. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being “provided on” another element, it may be directly provided on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be “provided on” another element, it may be directly provided on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be “fixed to” another element, it may be directly fixed to the other element or there may be an intermediate element.

[0043] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used in this specification are intended solely for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0044] like Figure 7 As shown, the rack 100 for which protection is sought in this application specifically refers to the top rack used in the refrigerator's inner tank 200. Of course, for those skilled in the art, the rack 100 may also be a rack at other locations on the refrigerator, or a rack in a storage cabinet, etc.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the shelf 100 provided in one embodiment of the present application includes a support assembly 10 and a shelf plate 20, the support assembly 10 includes a rotating shaft fixing member 11 and a shelf support member 12, the rotating shaft fixing member 11 is used to fix the inner tank 200, and the shelf support member 12 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft fixing member 11; the shelf plate 20 is abutted against the shelf support member 12 and fixedly connected to the shelf support member 12, and the shelf plate 20 is used to carry articles (not shown); wherein, the shelf 100 has a first state and a second state, in the first state, the shelf plate 20 is horizontal, and in the second state, the shelf plate 20 is inclined, and the articles on the shelf plate 20 can slide down on the shelf plate 20 toward the opening 201 of the inner tank 200. Here, the shelf 20 is horizontal, specifically referring to the shelf 20 being horizontally arranged relative to the inner container 200 ; the shelf 20 is inclined, specifically referring to the shelf 20 being inclined downwardly toward the opening 201 of the inner container 200 relative to the inner container 200 .

[0046] It can be understood that the shelf plate 20 is rotatably mounted on the shaft fixing member 11 through the shelf support member 12, so that the shelf plate 20 can rotate in the inner liner 200. This not only reduces the height of the shelf plate 20 in the inner liner 200, but also makes the opening of the shelf plate 20 in the inner liner 200 for users to take larger, so as to facilitate users to store and retrieve items on the shelf plate 20; in addition, the sliding of items on the inclined shelf plate 20 can also be utilized, so that items at a deeper position of the shelf plate 20 can automatically slide to the opening position, which can further facilitate users to take items on the shelf plate 20.

[0047] It should be noted that the present application includes two sets of support assemblies 10, which are symmetrically arranged on either side of the shelf plate 20. In other words, the shelf 100 uses two rotating shaft fixtures 11 to rotationally support the two shelf supports 12 connected as a whole via the shelf plate 20. This reduces the dimensions of the rotating shaft fixtures 11 and shelf supports 12 along the length of the shelf plate 20. Of course, those skilled in the art can also use a single support assembly 10 to achieve rotational support for the shelf plate 20, simply ensuring the dimensions of the rotating shaft fixtures 11 and shelf supports 12 along the length of the shelf plate 20. This will not be elaborated upon here.

[0048] like Figure 4 As shown, the rotating shaft fixing member 11 includes a rotating support body 111, and the shelf support member 12 includes a rotating shaft 121. The rotating shaft 121 can be at least partially inserted into the rotating support body 111 and is rotatably connected to the rotating support body 111. In other words, the rotating shaft fixing member 11 and the shelf support member 12 can be rotatably connected through the plug-in fit between the rotating shaft 121 and the rotating support body 111, so that the rotating support body 111 can rotatably support the rotating shaft 121. On the basis of satisfying the assembly connection of the shelf support member 12 on the rotating shaft fixing member 11, it plays the role of simplifying the structure.

[0049] like Figure 4 、 Figure 6As shown, a rotation limiting portion 1111 is formed on the rotating support body 111, and a limited matching portion 1211 is formed on the rotating shaft 121. The limited matching portion 1211 can abut against the rotation limiting portion 1111 to limit the rotation angle between the rotating shaft 121 and the rotating support body 111, and to limit the maximum rotation angle of the shelf support 12 when rotating on the rotating shaft fixing member 11. This facilitates the user's rotation of the shelf plate 20 and prevents items from falling off the shelf plate 20. Here, the rotation limiting portion 1111 is configured as a groove wall with a notch 1110 formed on the rotating support body 111, and the limited matching portion 1211 is configured as a protruding plate 1210 formed on the rotating shaft 121. Of course, in other embodiments, the rotation limiting portion 1111 can also be configured as a limiting plate extending into the rotating shaft 121, and correspondingly, the limiting matching portion 1211 is configured as a groove wall with a groove on the rotating shaft 121, which will not be elaborated here.

[0050] like Figure 4 As shown, the rotating shaft fixing member 11 also includes a fixed body 112, on which the rotating support body 111 is mounted; the shelf support member 12 also includes a support body 122, on which the rotating shaft 121 is mounted, and a preset gap D is formed between the support body 122 and the fixed body 112, where 2mm ≥ D ≥ 1mm. In other words, when the shelf support member 12 is assembled to the rotating shaft fixing member 11 through the cooperation between the rotating shaft 121 and the rotating support body 111, the support body 122 of the shelf support member 12 and the fixed body 112 of the rotating shaft fixing member 11 only retain a gap of 1mm to 2mm. This prevents the shelf support member 12 from falling off the rotating shaft fixing member 11 and serves to limit the shaking of the shelf plate 20. Here, the rotating support body 111 and the fixed body 112 are connected as one body, and the rotating shaft 121 and the support body 122 are also connected as one body.

[0051] like Figure 3 、 Figure 5 As shown, the support assembly 10 further includes a locking mechanism 13, which is movably mounted on the shelf support 12 and is used to control the locking / unlocking of the shelf support 12 on the rotation shaft fixing member 11. Furthermore, when the shelf 100 is in the first state, the locking mechanism 13 can lock the shelf support 12, thereby improving the stability of the shelf plate 20 when it remains horizontal, thereby meeting the use requirements of the shelf plate 20 for carrying items. It should be noted that when a user needs to store or retrieve items from the shelf plate 20, the locking mechanism 13 can first be activated to release the lock of the shelf support 12 on the rotation shaft fixing member 11, and then the shelf plate 20 can be manually pressed to enable the shelf plate 20 to drive the shelf support 12 to rotate on the rotation shaft fixing member 11.

[0052] like Figure 5As shown, the locking mechanism 13 exemplarily includes a locking block 131, a connecting rod 132, and a hook 133. The locking block 131 is rotatably mounted on the support body 122 of the shelf support 12. The locking block 131 is transmission-connected to the hook 133 via the connecting rod 132, such that when the hook 133 is subjected to force, it can be driven by the connecting rod 132 to rotate the locking block 131 on the support body 122. The locking block 131 can pass through the support body 122 and abut against the rotating shaft fixing member 11. The rotation of the shelf support 12 on the rotating shaft fixing member 11 is limited by the positional interference formed when the locking block 131 and the rotating shaft fixing member 11 abut against the stopper 1122 formed on the fixing body 112. In other words, when the locking mechanism 13 is in operation, the user can control the rotation of the locking block 131 on the support body 122 by toggling the hook 133, thereby controlling the locking / unlocking of the shelf support 12 on the rotating shaft fixing member 11. Here, a support plate 1221 is formed on the support body 122, and a connecting shaft 1222 is provided on the support plate 1221. The locking block 131 is passed through by the connecting shaft 1222 and abutted against the support plate 1221 to realize the rotational assembly of the locking block 131 on the support body 122; in addition, a curved hook 1321 is formed at one end of the connecting rod 132, and the curved hook 1321 is assembled to the locking block 131 in a plug-in manner, while the pull hook 133 is rotatably assembled on the support shaft 1223 formed on the support body 122.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the support assembly 10 also includes an embedded box 14, which is pre-embedded and fixed within the inner liner 200. Furthermore, the rotating shaft fixing member 11 is fixedly connected to the embedded box 14, thereby enabling the assembly and connection of the rotating shaft fixing member 11 to the inner liner 200. Here, the rotating shaft fixing member 11 and the embedded box 14 can be assembled and connected using screws, snaps, or other means. It should be noted that the embedded box 14 can be foamed together with the inner liner 200 to enhance the firmness of the embedded box 14 when assembled within the inner liner 200. Of course, in other embodiments, the embedded box 14 can also be replaced with a metal reinforcement iron.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the shelf plate 20 can be connected and fixed with the two shelf supports 12 by screws 101. Here, the shelf plate 20 is configured as a glass plate to meet the use requirements in a refrigerator.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the shelf 100 further includes an item securing rod 30, which is disposed on the periphery of the shelf plate 20 and is connected and fixed to the rotating shaft fixing member 11; wherein, the item securing rod 30 can resist items sliding up and down the shelf plate 20 and limit the items to the shelf plate 20. In other words, the provision of the item securing rod 30 can prevent items from falling when sliding on the shelf plate 20. Here, the item securing rod 30 is horizontal, and the item securing rod 30 can cover the shelf plate 20 in the longitudinal direction of the shelf plate 20. Specifically, an item securing rod 30 can be installed on both sides of the shelf plate 20 in the width direction to meet the use requirement of preventing items on the shelf plate 20 from falling.

[0056] like Figure 4 、 Figure 6 As shown, the article securing rod 30 is connected to the shaft fixing member 11 in a plug-in manner, which facilitates the assembly of the article securing rod 30 on the shaft fixing member 11. Here, the bendable structure of the article securing rod 30 can be utilized to insert the bent article securing rod 30 into the corresponding insertion holes 1121 on the two shaft fixing members 11, thereby achieving the assembly connection of the article securing rod 30 on the two shaft fixing members 11.

[0057] In addition, the present application also provides a refrigerator, comprising an inner container 200 and the aforementioned shelf 100, wherein the shelf 100 is installed in the inner container 200. It should be noted that, due to the structural arrangement of the shelf 100, the shelf 100 is assembled into the inner container 200 without causing structural obstruction to the air duct on the inner container 200, so that the air duct in the inner container 200 can be designed with evenly spaced air outlets. In this way, when the refrigerator is in operation, the air duct discharges air evenly in each layer of the shelf 100, thereby achieving the purpose of minimizing temperature differences.

[0058] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0059] Those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely intended to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. As long as they are within the spirit of the present invention, appropriate changes and modifications to the above embodiments are within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A shelf, characterized in that: The shelf (100) comprises: A support assembly (10) comprises a rotating shaft fixing member (11) and a shelf support member (12), wherein the rotating shaft fixing member (11) is used for fixedly connecting the inner container (200), and the shelf support member (12) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft fixing member (11); A shelf plate (20) is abutted against the shelf support (12) and is connected and fixed to the shelf support (12), and the shelf plate (20) is used to carry articles; The shelf (100) has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the shelf board (20) is horizontal. In the second state, the shelf board (20) is inclined, and items on the shelf board (20) can slide down on the shelf board (20) toward the opening (201) of the inner container (200).

2. The shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft fixing member (11) comprises a rotating support body (111), and the shelf support member (12) comprises a rotating shaft (121), wherein at least a portion of the rotating shaft (121) can be inserted into the rotating support body (111) and is rotatably connected to the rotating support body (111).

3. The shelf according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rotation limiting portion (1111) is formed on the rotation support body (111), and a limiting matching portion (1211) is formed on the rotation shaft (121); the limiting matching portion (1211) can abut against the rotation limiting portion (1111) to limit the rotation angle between the rotation shaft (121) and the rotation support body (111).

4. The shelf according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating shaft fixing member (11) further comprises a fixing body (112), and the rotating support body (111) is mounted on the fixing body (112); The shelf support (12) further comprises a support body (122), the rotating shaft (121) is mounted on the support body (122), and a preset gap D is formed between the support body (122) and the fixed body (112), wherein 2 mm ≥ D ≥ 1 mm.

5. The shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly (10) further comprises a locking mechanism (13), wherein the locking mechanism (13) is movably mounted on the shelf support (12) and is used to control the locking / unlocking of the shelf support (12) on the rotating shaft fixing member (11); Wherein, in the first state, the locking mechanism (13) can lock the shelf support (12).

6. The shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: The object rack (100) further comprises an object fixing rod (30), wherein the object fixing rod (30) is arranged at the periphery of the object rack plate (20) and is connected and fixed to the rotating shaft fixing member (11); The article fixing rod (30) is capable of resisting articles sliding up and down the storage plate (20) and limiting the position of the articles on the storage plate (20).

7. The shelf according to claim 6, characterized in that: The article fixing rod (30) is connected to the rotating shaft fixing member (11) in a plug-in fitting manner.

8. The rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly (10) further comprises an embedded box (14), wherein the embedded box (14) is fixed in the inner container (200) in a pre-embedded manner; Wherein, the rotating shaft fixing member (11) is fixedly connected to the embedded box (14).

9. The shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the support components (10) is two groups, and the two groups of the support components (10) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the shelf plate (20).

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: It comprises an inner container (200) and a shelf (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the shelf (100) is installed in the inner container (200).

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