Door body for refrigerator and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model provides a door body for a refrigerator and the refrigerator. The door body comprises a door body, a mirror and a front cover. The door body is used for opening and closing a storage chamber of the refrigerator. The mirror is arranged on the front surface of the door body, and the mirror face is arranged forwards for a user to use. The front cover is movably installed on the door body between a shielding position and an opening position. At the shielding position, the front cover covers the front side of the mirror; in the open position, the front cover is remote from the mirror for the user to use the mirror. The refrigerator and the door body thereof have the mirror function, the product grade of the refrigerator is improved, and the use experience of a user is improved. In addition, the mirror can be covered so as to prevent the mirror from affecting the appearance of the refrigerator.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a refrigeration and freezing device, in particular to a door body used for a refrigerator and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] A refrigerator is a refrigeration device that keeps a constant low temperature. It is also a civilian product that keeps food or other items at a constant low temperature. The refrigerator includes a box body and a door body. The box body defines a storage compartment for storing items. The door body is used to open and close the storage compartment.

[0003] There are many innovations in the door bodies of existing refrigerators, but the functions of the door bodies are still concentrated on opening and closing storage compartments, storing items, and displaying information, and there is a lack of innovation in other functions. Utility Model Content

[0004] An object of the present utility model is to overcome at least one of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, and to provide a door body for a refrigerator and a corresponding refrigerator that can provide a mirror function, thereby improving the product grade of the refrigerator and improving the user experience.

[0005] A further object of the present invention is to enable the mirror to be covered to avoid affecting the appearance of the refrigerator.

[0006] A further purpose of the utility model is to enable the upper and lower parts of the front cover to move synchronously, so that the translation is smoother and more labor-saving.

[0007] On the one hand, the utility model provides a door body for a refrigerator, comprising:

[0008] A door body, used for opening and closing the storage compartment of the refrigerator;

[0009] A mirror is arranged on the front surface of the door body, and the mirror surface is arranged forward for use by the user; and

[0010] A front cover is movably mounted on the door body between a shielding position and an open position;

[0011] In the shielding position, the front cover covers the front side of the mirror; in the opening position, the front cover is away from the mirror so that the user can use the mirror.

[0012] Optionally, the front cover is installed on the door body in a translationally movable manner along the lateral direction of the door body so as to translate between the shielding position and the opening position.

[0013] Optionally, the front cover is provided with a plurality of racks arranged vertically, each of the racks extending in the lateral direction of the door body; and

[0014] The door body is provided with a plurality of first gears rotating on a fixed axis, each of the first gears is meshed with a rack, and the first gears are connected by a linkage mechanism so that when the front cover is translated, the first gears rotate synchronously, thereby making the upper and lower parts of the front cover translate synchronously.

[0015] Optionally, each of the first gears is fixedly connected to a second bevel gear coaxial therewith; and

[0016] The linkage mechanism includes a linkage shaft and a plurality of third bevel gears. The linkage shaft is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first gear and is rotatably installed on the door body around its own central axis. Each of the third bevel gears is fixed at a different position along the length direction of the linkage shaft and is respectively meshed with one of the second bevel gears.

[0017] Optionally, the front cover is provided with a plurality of long slots whose length direction is along the transverse direction of the door body, and the rack is located on the top wall of the long slots.

[0018] Optionally, a slide groove extending in a transverse direction of the door body is provided on the top surface of the door body; and

[0019] A sliding block is arranged on the top of the front cover, and the sliding block is slidably arranged in the sliding groove to allow the front cover to translate relative to the door body.

[0020] Optionally, a roller is installed on the sliding block so that the roller rolls in the sliding groove when the front cover translates relative to the door body.

[0021] Optionally, the front cover comprises:

[0022] A front cover body connected to the door body;

[0023] A middle partition plate, abutting against the front surface of the front cover body; and

[0024] The decorative panel is attached to the front surface of the middle partition and is connected to the middle partition by magnetic attraction, so that the decorative panel can be disassembled and replaced.

[0025] Optionally, the front cover body and the middle partition plate are respectively provided with a first opening and a second opening, and the first opening and the second opening are positioned relative to each other so that a tool can penetrate the first opening and the second opening to push open the decorative panel so as to remove the decorative panel.

[0026] On the other hand, the utility model also provides a refrigerator, comprising:

[0027] a housing defining a storage compartment; and

[0028] At least one door as described in any one of the above items, the door is installed on the box body to open and close the storage compartment.

[0029] In the refrigerator and door body of the utility model, a mirror is provided on the front surface of the door body, so that the refrigerator has a mirror function. The user can choose to look in the mirror in front of the refrigerator, which improves the use experience and makes the refrigerator product grade higher. In addition, the door body of the utility model is also provided with a front cover, which is movably mounted on the door body between a shielding position and an open position. In the shielding position, the front cover covers the front side of the mirror to prevent the mirror from being exposed and affecting the appearance of the refrigerator. In the open position, the front cover is away from the mirror so that the mirror is exposed, so that the user can use the mirror.

[0030] Furthermore, in the refrigerator and the door body thereof of the utility model, the front cover is provided with a plurality of racks arranged up and down, each rack extending in the lateral direction of the door body. The door body is provided with a plurality of first gears rotating on a fixed axis, each first gear meshing with a rack, and the first gears are connected through a linkage mechanism, so that when the front cover is translated, the first gears are synchronously rotated, so that the upper and lower parts of the front cover are synchronously translated, so that the translation of the door body is smoother and more labor-saving, and the upper and lower parts of the front cover are not subjected to uneven force and the translation is not synchronized, which causes jamming and labor.

[0031] Furthermore, in the refrigerator and its door body of the utility model, the front cover includes a front cover body, a middle partition and a decorative panel, and the decorative panel is attached to the front surface of the middle partition and is connected to the middle partition by magnetic attraction, so that the decorative panel can be removed and replaced. In this way, the refrigerator can be equipped with multiple decorative panels, and users can replace them at any time according to their preferences to improve the use experience.

[0032] Based on the detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention in combination with the accompanying drawings below, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other purposes, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the utility model when one door is open;

[0035] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the refrigerator shown with the door closed and the front cover in an open position;

[0036] Figure 3 yes Figure 1The structural schematic diagram of the door body in FIG.

[0037] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the door body when the front cover is in the open position;

[0038] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified image of point A;

[0039] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the slider in FIG.

[0040] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the decomposition of

[0041] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The enlarged view of point B;

[0042] Fig. 9 yes Figure 3 Exploded diagram of the main body of the middle door and the mirror;

[0043] Fig.10 Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the linkage mechanism in FIG.

[0044] Fig.11 yes Fig.10 Enlarged view of point C;

[0045] Fig.12 yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the rear view of the decorative panel of the center front cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 4 A refrigerator and a door body thereof according to an embodiment of the utility model are described.

[0047] In the description of this embodiment, it needs to be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0048] The terms "first", "second", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, it is defined that the features "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features.

[0049] In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically limited. When a feature "includes or contains" one or some of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and other features may be further included.

[0050] Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", "coupled" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. A person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact with each other, or the first and second features not being in direct contact with each other but being in contact with each other via another feature therebetween.

[0052] That is, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above", "above", and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below", or "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0053] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention have the same meanings as those commonly understood by ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the present application belongs.

[0054] In the description of the present embodiment, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0055] On the one hand, an embodiment of the utility model provides a refrigerator.

[0056] The refrigerator can use a vapor compression refrigeration cycle system to provide cold air to the interior of the box. The vapor compression refrigeration cycle system includes a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, a throttling device and other refrigeration accessories. The evaporator can be set in an independent cooling chamber, and the cold air in the cooling chamber is transmitted to each storage room by the air supply duct to cool the food, and the higher temperature gas in the storage room after heat exchange with the food is sent back to the cooling chamber by the return air duct for further cooling, thus forming an air circuit circulation to achieve continuous refrigeration of the storage room.

[0057] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the utility model when a door 50 is open; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The refrigerator is shown in a schematic diagram when the door 50 is closed and the front cover 300 is in an open position.

[0058] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the refrigerator of the embodiment of the utility model can generally include a box body 10 and a door body 50. The front side of the box body 10 is open to define a storage compartment 101 for storing things. The door body 50 is installed on the box body 10 and is used to open and close the storage compartment 101.

[0059] Of course, in addition to the storage compartment 101, the box body 10 may also define other storage compartments. Each storage compartment is provided with its own door body 50 or drawer structure, for example Figure 1 As shown, the refrigerator further includes a door body 20 and drawers 40 and 60.

[0060] According to the different refrigeration target temperatures, storage rooms can be specifically divided into refrigerators, variable temperature rooms, freezers, etc. The temperature ranges of various types of storage rooms are different. For example, the temperature in the refrigerator is generally controlled between 2°C and 10°C, preferably 4°C to 7°C. The temperature range in the freezer is generally controlled between -22°C and -14°C. The variable temperature room can be adjusted between -18°C and 8°C to achieve a variable temperature effect. The optimal storage temperature for different types of items is not the same, and the storage rooms suitable for storage are also different. For example, fruits and vegetables are suitable for storage in the refrigerator, while meat is suitable for storage in the freezer.

[0061] The door body 50 mentioned above is the door body 50 of any embodiment of the present utility model, and the structure of the door body 50 will be introduced below.

[0062] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the door body 50; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the door body 50 when the front cover 300 is in the open position.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the door 50 for a refrigerator according to the embodiment of the present invention may generally include a door body 100 , a mirror 200 and a front cover 300 .

[0064] The door body 100 is used to open and close the storage compartment 101 of the refrigerator, and the door body 100 is used to connect with the box body 10. The mirror 200 is arranged on the front surface of the door body 100, and the mirror surface is arranged forward for the user to use. The front cover 300 is movably mounted on the door body 100 between a shielding position and an open position. In the shielding position, the front cover 300 covers the front side of the mirror 200, such as Figure 4 In the open position, the front cover 300 is away from the mirror 200 so that the user can use the mirror 200, such as Figure 5 .

[0065] In the refrigerator and the door body 50 of the embodiment of the utility model, the front surface of the door body 100 is provided with a mirror 200, so that the refrigerator has a mirror function. The user can choose to look in the mirror in front of the refrigerator, which improves the use experience and makes the refrigerator product grade higher. In addition, the door body 50 of the embodiment of the utility model is also provided with a front cover 300, and the front cover 300 is movably installed on the door body 100 between a shielding position and an open position. When the refrigerator is in normal operation, the front cover 300 is in the shielding position, covering the front side of the mirror 200, so as to avoid the mirror 200 being exposed and affecting the appearance of the refrigerator. When the user wants to use the mirror 200 of the refrigerator, the front cover 300 can be moved to the open position, so that the front cover 300 is away from the mirror 200, so that the mirror 200 is exposed, so that the user can use the mirror 200.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the front cover 300 can be installed on the door body 100 in a lateral direction of the door body 100 so as to be translatably movable between the shielding position and the open position. In this way, in the open position, the front cover 300 is located on one lateral side of the door body 100 and is arranged side by side with the door body 100 in the lateral direction. The lateral direction of the door body 100 is indicated as "lateral" in the figure, which is also the lateral direction of the entire refrigerator.

[0067] In other embodiments, the front cover 300 may be rotatably mounted on the door body 100, or may be mounted on the door body 100 in a planar motion. Alternatively, two front covers 300 may be provided, and the two front covers 300 may be mounted on the door body 100 in a split manner. These installation methods are easy for technicians to implement and will not be described in detail herein.

[0068] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified image of point A; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the slider 400.

[0069] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the top surface of the door body 100 is provided with a slide groove 105 extending in the transverse direction of the door body 100. A slider 400 is provided on the top of the front cover 300, and the slider 400 is slidably disposed in the slide groove 105 to allow the front cover 300 to translate relative to the door body 100. In this way, one function of the slider 400 and the slide groove 105 is to guide the moving direction of the front cover 300 so that it translates in the transverse direction of the door body 100. Another function of the slider 400 and the slide groove 105 is to support the front cover 300 and balance the gravity of the front cover 300.

[0070] Furthermore, in some embodiments, Figure 6 As shown, a roller 450 may be installed on the slider 400 so that when the front cover 300 translates relative to the door body 100, the roller 450 rolls in the slide groove 105. Figure 6As shown, the slider 400 may include an upright mounting plate 410, a connecting plate 420 extending backward from the upper edge of the mounting plate 410, and a mounting portion 430 extending downward from the front edge of the connecting plate 420. The top of the mounting plate 410 is provided with a supporting plate 421 extending forward. The mounting plate 410 is used to be attached to the rear surface of the front cover 300, and the supporting plate 421 is used to be attached to the top surface of the front cover 300. The mounting portion 430 has a receiving groove 431 formed by being recessed upward from its bottom surface, and a portion of the roller 450 is inserted into the receiving groove 431, and two shafts of the roller 450 are rotatably mounted on two side walls of the receiving groove 431, respectively, so that the roller 450 rotates relative to the mounting portion 430.

[0071] Further, in the refrigerator and the door body 50 thereof of the embodiment of the utility model, the front cover 300 is provided with a plurality of racks 315 arranged up and down, and each rack 315 extends in the lateral direction of the door body 100. The door body 100 is provided with a plurality of first gears 610 rotating with a fixed axis, each first gear 610 is meshed with a rack 315, and each first gear 610 is connected through a linkage mechanism 600, so that when the front cover 300 is translated, each first gear 610 is synchronously rotated, so that the upper and lower parts of the front cover 300 are synchronously translated, so that the translation of the door body 50 is smoother and more labor-saving, and the upper and lower parts of the front cover 300 are not subjected to uneven force and the translation is not synchronized, which causes jamming and labor.

[0072] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the decomposition of Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The enlarged view of point B; Fig. 9 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the exploded view of the middle door body 100 and the mirror 200.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 7 to 9 As shown, the front cover 300 can be provided with a plurality of racks 315 arranged in an up-and-down manner, and each rack 315 extends in the lateral direction of the door body 100. The racks 315 can be integrally formed with the front cover 300, or the racks 315 can be installed on the front cover 300. The door body 100 is provided with a plurality of first gears 610 rotating on a fixed axis, and each first gear 610 is meshed with a rack 315. The first gears 610 are connected through a linkage mechanism 600, so that when the front cover 300 is translated, the first gears 610 are rotated synchronously, thereby causing the upper and lower parts of the front cover 300 to translate synchronously. Figure 7 and Fig. 9 As shown, in some preferred embodiments, there are two racks 315 , which are respectively disposed at the upper and lower portions of the front cover 300 .

[0074] In some embodiments, Figure 8As shown, the front cover 300 may be provided with a plurality of long slots 311 whose length direction is along the transverse direction of the door body 100, and the rack 315 is located on the top wall of the long slots 311. Specifically, the rack 315 may be formed on the top wall of the long slots 311.

[0075] Fig.10 Fig. 9 A schematic structural diagram of the linkage mechanism 600; Fig.11 yes Fig.10 Enlarged view of point C.

[0076] Furthermore, if Figures 9 to 11 As shown, in some embodiments, each first gear 610 is fixedly connected to a second bevel gear 620 coaxial therewith. A connecting shaft 611 is provided between the second bevel gear 620 and the first gear 610. The second bevel gear 620, the first gear 610 and the connecting shaft 611 may be an integrally formed integral part. The linkage mechanism 600 includes a linkage shaft 650 and a plurality of third bevel gears 630, wherein the linkage shaft 650 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first gear 610 and is rotatably mounted on the door body 100 around its own central axis, and each third bevel gear 630 is fixed to a different position in the length direction of the linkage shaft 650 and is respectively meshed with a second bevel gear 620. The synchronous rotation of each third bevel gear 630 is achieved through the linkage shaft 650, thereby achieving the synchronous rotation of each second bevel gear 620.

[0077] Furthermore, if Fig. 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the door body 100 includes a rear shell 110 and a front plate 120. The rear shell 110 defines a receiving space to accommodate the linkage mechanism 600. The rear shell 110 has a plurality of transversely extending reinforcing ribs 112 inside, and each reinforcing rib 112 is provided with a clearance hole to allow the linkage shaft 650 to pass through. The front plate 120 covers the front side of the rear shell 110. The front plate 120 is provided with a first clearance hole 121 to allow the connecting shaft 611 to pass through. The mirror 200 is mounted on the front surface of the front plate 120. The front plate 120 also plays a role in supporting the mirror 200. The mirror 200 can be connected to the front plate 120 by pasting, clamping, etc. A second clearance hole 121 is provided on the mirror 200 to allow the connecting shaft 611 to pass through, so that the first gear 610 is located in front of the mirror 200, thereby meshing with the rack 315 on the front side of the mirror 200.

[0078] Fig.12 yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the back view of the decorative panel 330 of the middle front cover 300.

[0079] In some embodiments, Figure 7 and Fig.12As shown, the front cover 300 may include a front cover body 310, a middle partition 320 and a decorative panel 330. The front cover body 310 is connected to the door body 100. The middle partition 320 is attached to the front surface of the front cover body 310. The decorative panel 330 is attached to the front surface of the middle partition 320 and is connected to the middle partition 320 by magnetic attraction, so that the decorative panel 330 can be disassembled and replaced. In this way, the refrigerator can be equipped with multiple decorative panels 330, and users can replace them at any time according to their preferences to improve the use experience.

[0080] In addition, the aforementioned long slot 311 can be opened in the front cover body 310 and penetrate the thickness direction of the front cover body 310. In this way, the rack 315 is shielded by the middle partition 320 and the decorative panel 330, and will not be exposed to the outside to affect the appearance of the front cover 300.

[0081] Furthermore, if Fig.12 As shown, a plurality of magnetic stickers 360 may be attached to the back of the decorative panel 330, and the magnetic stickers 360 may be attached to the decorative panel 330 by pasting or other methods. The magnetic stickers and the middle partition plate 320 are attracted to each other by magnetic force.

[0082] like Fig.12 As shown, the back of the decorative panel 330 may be provided with a plurality of grooves 332, the shape of the grooves 332 being consistent with the shape of the magnetic sticker 360, so as to allow the magnetic sticker 360 to be embedded in the grooves 332. In this way, the magnetic sticker 360 can be prevented from protruding from the back of the decorative panel 330.

[0083] Furthermore, if Figure 7 As shown, the front cover body 310 and the middle partition plate 320 respectively have a first opening 301 and a second opening 302 , and the first opening 301 and the second opening 302 are positioned opposite to each other so that a tool can penetrate the first opening 301 and the second opening 302 to push open the decorative panel 330 so as to remove the decorative panel 330 .

[0084] The refrigerator can be sold with multiple decorative panels 330 with different appearances. Before the user wants to replace the decorative panel 330, he can first move the front cover 300 to the open position, and then use a rod-shaped tool such as a screwdriver to pass through the first opening 301 and the second opening 302 from the back to the front to push the decorative panel 330 forward, so that the decorative panel 330 overcomes the magnetic force of the magnetic sticker and is "lifted up". The user can then hold the edge of the decorative panel 330 to completely lift it up. Preferably, the first opening 301 and the second opening 302 can be respectively opened at the edge of the front cover body 310 and the middle partition 320, so that the "pushing up" operation is more labor-saving.

[0085] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived from the contents disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A door for a refrigerator, characterized in that include: A door body, used for opening and closing the storage compartment of the refrigerator; A mirror is arranged on the front surface of the door body, and the mirror surface is arranged forward for use by the user; and A front cover is movably mounted on the door body between a shielding position and an open position; In the shielding position, the front cover covers the front side of the mirror; in the opening position, the front cover is away from the mirror so that the user can use the mirror.

2. The door body for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front cover is installed on the door body in a translationally movable manner along the lateral direction of the door body so as to translate between the shielding position and the opening position.

3. The door body for a refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front cover is provided with a plurality of racks arranged vertically, each of the racks extending in the lateral direction of the door body; and The door body is provided with a plurality of first gears rotating on a fixed axis, each of the first gears is meshed with a rack, and the first gears are connected by a linkage mechanism so that when the front cover is translated, the first gears rotate synchronously, thereby making the upper and lower parts of the front cover translate synchronously.

4. The door body for a refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the first gears is fixedly connected to a second bevel gear coaxial therewith; and The linkage mechanism includes a linkage shaft and a plurality of third bevel gears. The linkage shaft is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first gear and is rotatably installed on the door body around its own central axis. Each of the third bevel gears is fixed at a different position along the length direction of the linkage shaft and is respectively meshed with one of the second bevel gears.

5. The door body for a refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The front cover is provided with a plurality of long slots whose length direction is along the transverse direction of the door body, and the rack is located on the top wall of the long slots.

6. The door body for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the door body is provided with a slide groove extending in the transverse direction of the door body; and A sliding block is arranged on the top of the front cover, and the sliding block is slidably arranged in the sliding groove to allow the front cover to translate relative to the door body.

7. The door body for a refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that: A roller is installed on the sliding block so that when the front cover moves relative to the door body, the roller rolls in the sliding groove.

8. The door body for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front cover comprises: A front cover body connected to the door body; A middle partition plate, abutting against the front surface of the front cover body; and The decorative panel is attached to the front surface of the middle partition and is connected to the middle partition by magnetic attraction, so that the decorative panel can be disassembled and replaced.

9. The door body for a refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The front cover body and the middle partition plate are respectively provided with a first opening and a second opening, and the first opening and the second opening are located opposite to each other, so that a tool can penetrate the first opening and the second opening to push open the decorative panel, so as to remove the decorative panel.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that include: a box body defining a storage compartment; and At least one door according to any one of claims 1 to 9, mounted on the box body for opening and closing the storage compartment.

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