Corner anti-deformation structure of water pan groove of refrigerator liner

By designing the anti-deforming structure of the corner of the refrigerator box barrel connected to the water tray, the problem of the box barrel being prone to thin or cracking during the blister molding process is solved, which enhances the connection strength and the overall performance of the box barrel, reduces costs and improves production efficiency.

CN222598167UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-11CHANGHONG MEILING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420027604.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-05
Publication Date
2025-03-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-05

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Technical Problem

The existing refrigerator box gallbladder is prone to the problem of thin or cracked gallbladder during blister molding, resulting in scrapping of the box and weak corners of the water-connecting tray, which is prone to cracking, affecting the service life and user experience.

Method used

A structure for corner deformation of the refrigerator box-connecting water tray trough is designed. By forming a flange at the bottom of the box and connecting it with the top of the water tray, it forms a chamfer and enhances the connection strength. At the same time, the joint between the surfaces of the box gallbladder is formed into rounded corners and reinforced at the intersection points. The four corners of the water-connecting plate form a second ball angle to enhance the strength.

Benefits of technology

The connection strength of the water connection tray and the main body of the box gallbladder is enhanced, and the problem of easy cracking of the box gallbladder is improved, and the fluidity of blister molding and foaming liquid is prevented from defects such as thinning and empty foaming material, reducing costs and improving production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a refrigerator liner water pan groove corner anti-deformation structure, which is characterized in that a refrigerator liner is integrally formed by mutually combining a plurality of irregular surfaces, the refrigerator liner is designed to be a hollow cavity, the production process adopts plastic molding, and a refrigerator body is formed after the refrigerator liner is combined with other parts (such as a refrigerator shell, a beam, a back plate and the like), assembled and foamed. Fillets are formed at the joints of the surfaces of the refrigerator container, the bottom of the refrigerator container is bent inwards to form a flange, the water pan is arranged at the bottom of the refrigerator container, the top of the water pan and the flange are connected into a whole, and a chamfer is formed at the joint of the water pan and the flange. The chamfer is mainly used for enhancing the connecting strength of the water pan groove of the refrigerator liner and the refrigerator liner body, the defect that an existing small fillet structure of the refrigerator liner is prone to cracking during transportation, assembly, foaming and use by a user is overcome, meanwhile, plastic uptake forming of the refrigerator liner and circulation of foaming liquid are facilitated, and the defects that the liner is thin and foaming materials are empty at the position are overcome.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigerator production and manufacturing, in particular to an anti-deformation structure of a corner of a water receiving tray groove of a refrigerator box. Background Art

[0002] The existing refrigerator box liner has a small rounded corner design at the water receiving tray, and no reinforcing ribs are added to the large surface. These design problems often lead to the box liner becoming thin or cracked during the vacuum forming process. During the foaming process of the box liner following the box body, the corner of the box liner at the water receiving tray often cracks, causing the box body to be scrapped.

[0003] To solve this problem, the production department often increases the thickness of the blister sheet to strengthen it, which leads to a significant increase in the cost of the box. In the process of increasing the thickness of the sheet, it is sometimes necessary to repeatedly adjust the blister process, resulting in low production efficiency. In addition, the corners of the water tray are weak, resulting in insufficient strength, and cracking sometimes occurs during user use, causing user complaints or machine returns and other risks. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the background technology and to provide an anti-deformation structure for the corner of a water tray slot of a refrigerator box.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A refrigerator box water tray groove corner anti-deformation structure, the box bottom is bent inward to form a flange, the water tray is arranged at the box bottom, the top of the water tray is connected to the flange to form a whole, and a chamfer is formed at the connection between the water tray and the flange.

[0007] As a further solution of the utility model: the box liner is formed by combining a plurality of irregular surfaces into one body, and the connection between the surfaces of the box liner are formed into rounded corners.

[0008] As a further solution of the utility model: the intersection of the rounded corners is formed as a first spherical corner, and reinforcing ribs are reinforced on the rounded corners in the box liner near the first spherical corners.

[0009] As a further solution of the utility model: the four corners of the water receiving tray are all formed with second spherical corners, and chamfered corners are formed between the plurality of the second spherical corners.

[0010] As a further solution of the utility model: a step groove is formed at one end of the inner wall of the water receiving tray.

[0011] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the connection strength between the water receiving tray and the box body is enhanced, and the defect of the existing small rounded corner structure of the box is easily cracked during transportation, assembly, foaming and user use. At the same time, it is beneficial to the vacuum forming of the box and the circulation of the foaming liquid, and the defects of thin box and empty foaming material are prevented. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0013] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0015] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0016] In the figure: 1, box liner; 101, first ball corner; 2, water receiving tray; 201, second ball corner; 202, chamfer; 203, step groove; 3, reinforcing rib. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0018] For example, see Figure 1-3 As shown, the utility model is an anti-deformation structure for the corner of a water tray groove of a refrigerator box. The box 1 is formed by combining a plurality of irregular surfaces into one body. The box 1 is designed as a hollow cavity. The production process adopts vacuum forming. It is combined with other parts (such as a box shell, a beam, a back plate, etc.) and assembled and foamed to form a refrigerator body.

[0019] The connection between the surfaces of the box 1 is formed into rounded corners, the bottom of the box 1 is bent inward to form a flange, the water receiving tray 2 is arranged at the bottom of the box 1, the top of the water receiving tray 2 is connected to the flange to form a whole, and a chamfer 202 is formed at the connection between the water receiving tray 2 and the flange.

[0020] The main function of the chamfer 202 is to enhance the connection strength between the groove of the water receiving tray 2 of the box 1 and the main body of the box 1, solve the defect that the existing small rounded corner structure of the box 1 is easy to crack during transportation, assembly, foaming and user use, and at the same time facilitate the vacuum forming of the box 1 and the circulation of the foaming liquid, and prevent the defects of thin liner and empty foaming material at this place;

[0021] The main function of the water tray 2 is to store water to prevent defrost water and condensation water from flowing out of the compartment, affecting user experience and causing user complaints.

[0022] For example 2, please refer to Figure 1-3 As shown, the utility model is an anti-deformation structure for the corner of a water tray groove of a refrigerator box. The box 1 is formed by combining a plurality of irregular surfaces into one body. The box 1 is designed as a hollow cavity. The production process adopts vacuum forming. It is combined with other parts (such as a box shell, a beam, a back plate, etc.) and assembled and foamed to form a refrigerator body.

[0023] The connection between the surfaces of the box 1 is formed into rounded corners, the bottom of the box 1 is bent inward to form a flange, the water receiving tray 2 is arranged at the bottom of the box 1, the top of the water receiving tray 2 is connected to the flange to form a whole, and a chamfer 202 is formed at the connection between the water receiving tray 2 and the flange.

[0024] The main function of the chamfer 202 is to enhance the connection strength between the groove of the water receiving tray 2 of the box 1 and the main body of the box 1, solve the defect that the existing small rounded corner structure of the box 1 is easy to crack during transportation, assembly, foaming and user use, and at the same time facilitate the vacuum forming of the box 1 and the circulation of the foaming liquid, and prevent the defects of thin liner and empty foaming material at this place;

[0025] The main function of the water tray 2 is to store water to prevent defrost water and condensation water from flowing out of the compartment, affecting user experience and causing user complaints.

[0026] The intersection of the rounded corners is formed as a first spherical corner 101 , and a reinforcing rib 3 is reinforced on the rounded corners in the box 1 near the first spherical corner 101 .

[0027] Among them, a plurality of concave reinforcing ribs 3 are designed at the connection between the front corner of the groove of the water receiving tray 2 of the box 1 and the main body, which is used to strengthen the strength of the box mouth, solve the defect that the box 1 is easily deformed or damaged during the extrusion assembly and transportation of the existing box 1, and avoid the existing structure adopting measures such as increasing the wall thickness or adding reinforcing plates to enhance the strength, which can effectively reduce the cost of the box 1 and improve production efficiency; another function is to resist foaming and deformation, and prevent the box 1 from having uneven defects at this place during foaming, affecting the appearance, causing user dissatisfaction or complaints;

[0028] The design is concave, mainly to simplify the foaming mold structure and reduce the mold cost. The above improved structure can basically solve the defects of the existing structure such as poor vacuum forming, thin bladder, cracked bladder, uneven foaming and high cost.

[0029] For example 3, please refer to Figure 1-3As shown, the utility model is an anti-deformation structure for the corner of a water tray groove of a refrigerator box. The box 1 is formed by combining a plurality of irregular surfaces into one body. The box 1 is designed as a hollow cavity. The production process adopts vacuum forming. It is combined with other parts (such as a box shell, a beam, a back plate, etc.) and assembled and foamed to form a refrigerator body.

[0030] The connection between the surfaces of the box 1 is formed into rounded corners, the bottom of the box 1 is bent inward to form a flange, the water receiving tray 2 is arranged at the bottom of the box 1, the top of the water receiving tray 2 is connected to the flange to form a whole, and a chamfer 202 is formed at the connection between the water receiving tray 2 and the flange.

[0031] The main function of the chamfer 202 is to enhance the connection strength between the groove of the water receiving tray 2 of the box 1 and the main body of the box 1, solve the defect that the existing small rounded corner structure of the box 1 is easy to crack during transportation, assembly, foaming and user use, and at the same time facilitate the vacuum forming of the box 1 and the circulation of the foaming liquid, and prevent the defects of thin liner and empty foaming material at this place;

[0032] The main function of the water tray 2 is to store water to prevent defrost water and condensation water from flowing out of the compartment, affecting user experience and causing user complaints.

[0033] The intersection of the rounded corners is formed as a first spherical corner 101 , and a reinforcing rib 3 is reinforced on the rounded corners in the box 1 near the first spherical corner 101 .

[0034] Among them, a plurality of concave reinforcing ribs 3 are designed at the connection between the front corner of the groove of the water receiving tray 2 of the box 1 and the main body, which is used to strengthen the strength of the box mouth, solve the defect that the box 1 is easily deformed or damaged during the extrusion assembly and transportation of the existing box 1, and avoid the existing structure adopting measures such as increasing the wall thickness or adding reinforcing plates to enhance the strength, which can effectively reduce the cost of the box 1 and improve production efficiency; another function is to resist foaming and deformation, and prevent the box 1 from having uneven defects at this place during foaming, affecting the appearance, causing user dissatisfaction or complaints;

[0035] The design is concave, mainly to simplify the foaming mold structure and reduce the mold cost. The above improved structure can basically solve the defects of the existing structure such as poor vacuum forming, thin bladder, cracked bladder, uneven foaming and high cost.

[0036] The four corners of the water receiving tray 2 are all formed with second ball corners 201, and chamfers are formed between the multiple second ball corners 201 to prevent the box liner from being thin or cracked, and at the same time improve the strength of the place to prevent the box liner 1 from being damaged during transportation or swelling and deformation during foaming.

[0037] A step groove 203 is formed at one end of the inner wall of the water receiving tray 2. A step structure is designed at the front end of the water receiving tray 2 of the box 1. Its main function is to enhance the strength of the water receiving tray 2. At the same time, it can also serve as a limiter for the wind hood to prevent the wind hood from tilting up (the lower end of the wind hood is inserted into the water receiving tray 2, which is equivalent to serving as a snap groove).

[0038] The above is a detailed description of an embodiment of the utility model, but the content is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and cannot be considered to limit the scope of implementation of the utility model. All equivalent changes and improvements made within the scope of application of the utility model should still fall within the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A refrigerator water tray corner anti-deformation structure, characterized in that: The bottom of the box (1) is bent inward to form a flange, the water receiving tray (2) is arranged at the bottom of the box (1), the top of the water receiving tray (2) is connected to the flange to form a whole, and a chamfer (202) is formed at the connection between the water receiving tray (2) and the flange.

2. The anti-deformation structure of the corner of the water tray of a refrigerator box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box liner (1) is formed by combining a plurality of surfaces into one body, and the connection points between the surfaces of the box liner (1) are all formed into rounded corners.

3. The anti-deformation structure of the corner of the water tray of a refrigerator box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The intersection of the rounded corners is formed as a first spherical corner (101), and a reinforcing rib (3) is reinforced on the rounded corners in the box liner (1) near the first spherical corner (101).

4. The anti-deformation structure of the corner of the water tray of a refrigerator box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The four corners of the water receiving tray (2) are all formed with second spherical corners (201), and rounded corners are formed between the plurality of second spherical corners (201).

5. The anti-deformation structure of the corner of the water tray of a refrigerator box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A step groove (203) is formed at one end of the inner wall of the water receiving tray (2).