Door body for refrigerator and refrigerator

By designing a refrigerator door storage device that contains a container, a box cover and a drawer, and optionally equipped with multiple storage boxes, mirrors and other components, the problem of monotonous structure and low functional development of the storage device inside the refrigerator door is solved, and the effect of convenient isolation storage and improving user experience is achieved.

CN222617335UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-14QINGDAO HAIGAO DESIGN & MANUFACTURING CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202420972861.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-07
Publication Date
2025-03-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-07

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Technical Problem

The internal storage device of the existing refrigerator door has a monotonous structure, low user experience, and a low level of functional development.

Method used

A refrigerator door body including a door body body and a storage device is designed. The storage device consists of a storage box, a box cover and a drawer. The drawer can be pushed and pulled. After the box cover is opened, the drawer allows the drawer to be pulled out for storage. It can also be equipped with multiple storage boxes, mirrors, shade curtains, motors, controllers and shelves.

Benefits of technology

The novel design of the inner storage device of the refrigerator door body is realized, which facilitates the isolation and storage of items, improves the user experience, and improves the development of the door body function.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a door body for a refrigerator and the refrigerator. The door body comprises a door body and a storage device. The door body is used for opening and closing a refrigerator body of the refrigerator. The storage device is arranged on the inner side of the door body and comprises a containing box, a box cover and a drawer. The containing box is connected to the inner side of the door body and provided with an opening which is opened away from the door body. The box cover is installed on the containing box and used for opening and closing the opening. The drawer is arranged in the containing box in a push-pull mode and used for storing objects, and after the box cover is opened, the drawer is allowed to be pulled open outwards so that a user can store and take the objects conveniently. The refrigerator solves the problems that an object storage device on the inner side of a refrigerator door body is monotonous in structure and poor in user experience.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration and freezing devices, in particular to a door body 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 refrigeration compartment for storing items. The door body is used to open and close the refrigeration compartment. In order to enhance the storage capacity of the refrigerator, many refrigerators are also provided with storage devices on the inner side of the door body.

[0003] Some storage devices are usually installed on the inner side of the door. The storage device of the door is usually a bottle holder. The conventional bottle holder defines a storage cavity that opens upward to place bottled items, including wine, beverages, cans, etc. This design is widely used in existing refrigerators, which is difficult to bring a novel experience to users. Utility Model Content

[0004] One purpose of the utility model is to overcome at least one of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art and solve the problem that the storage device inside the refrigerator door has a monotonous structure and the user experience is not good.

[0005] A further purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem that the functional development level of the door body of the existing refrigerator is low.

[0006] On the one hand, the utility model provides a door body for a refrigerator, comprising:

[0007] A door body, used for opening and closing the refrigerator body; and

[0008] A storage device, which is arranged on the inner side of the door body and comprises:

[0009] A containing box connected to the inner side of the door body and having an opening facing away from the door body;

[0010] a box cover, mounted on the containing box, for opening and closing the opening; and

[0011] The drawer is push-pull disposed in the storage box for storing items, and after the box cover is opened, the drawer is allowed to be pulled outwards to facilitate users to store and retrieve items.

[0012] Optionally, the door body further comprises:

[0013] A plurality of storage boxes are arranged in the drawer for storing things.

[0014] Optionally, there are two storage boxes, one for daily use and one for night use.

[0015] Optionally, the door body further comprises:

[0016] The mirror is attached to the outer side of the door body and is used by the user.

[0017] Optionally, the door body further comprises:

[0018] A shielding curtain is arranged on the door body and is used for shielding the mirror.

[0019] Optionally, the door body further comprises:

[0020] A reel is rotatably mounted on the door body to rotatably wind up or release the shielding curtain to move it away from or shield the mirror;

[0021] A motor, mounted on the door body, for driving the scroll to rotate;

[0022] A controller, used for controlling the running state of the motor;

[0023] A switch is arranged on the door body and is electrically connected to the controller for being operated by a user to switch the motor on and off.

[0024] Optionally, the door body further comprises:

[0025] The shelf is rotatably arranged on the outer side of the door body, and is configured to have a folded position close to the door body, and an unfolded position horizontally extending outward from the door body, so as to be used for storing things when in the unfolded position.

[0026] The shelf is electrically connected to the controller so that the controller controls the motor to rotate so that the roller winds up the blackout curtain when moving from the folded position to the unfolded position, and controls the motor to rotate so that the roller releases the blackout curtain when moving from the unfolded position to the folded position.

[0027] Optionally, the door body further comprises:

[0028] an illumination lamp mounted on the door body for illuminating the front side of the mirror; and

[0029] The lighting lamp is electrically connected to the controller to receive control thereof.

[0030] On the other hand, the utility model also provides a refrigerator, comprising:

[0031] A box with one side open; and

[0032] At least one door as described in any one of the above items, wherein the door is used to open and close the box.

[0033] The door body for a refrigerator of the utility model includes a door body and a storage device. The storage device is not a conventional bottle holder, but includes a storage box, a box cover and a drawer. The storage box is connected to the inner side of the door body and has an opening that is open away from the door body. The box cover is installed on the storage box for opening and closing the opening, so that the interior of the storage box constitutes an independent sealed storage space, which is convenient for storing items that need to be stored in isolation, including medicines, cosmetics, etc. The drawer can be pushed and pulled in the storage box for storage, and after the box cover is opened, it is allowed to be pulled outwards to facilitate users to access items. The storage device of the door body of the utility model is novel and ingenious, which is convenient for isolated storage of items and brings a very good user experience to users.

[0034] Furthermore, in the door body of the present invention, a plurality of storage boxes are also provided in the drawer to facilitate the classified storage of articles. For example, there are two storage boxes, one for daily cosmetics and one for night cosmetics, to achieve classified storage of cosmetics.

[0035] Furthermore, the door body of the utility model also includes a mirror, which is attached to the outer side of the door body for use by the user. The user can look in the mirror in front of the refrigerator, so that the function of the door body is more developed. In addition, when the user does not need to look in the mirror, the mirror can be shielded by a shielding curtain to keep the appearance of the door body beautiful. In addition, the shielding curtain can be wound or released by an electric roller to improve the degree of automation and improve the user experience.

[0036] Furthermore, the door body of the utility model further includes a shelf, which is configured to have a folded position close to the door body and an unfolded position horizontally extending outward from the door body, so that the shelf is used for storing things when in the unfolded position, and the user can place some cosmetics and other items on the shelf while looking in the mirror. In this way, the user can store cosmetics in the storage device, look in the mirror in front of the door body, and place cosmetics on the shelf, so that the whole process of makeup and skin care can be completed near the refrigerator, and the user experience is better.

[0037] Furthermore, in the door body of the utility model, the shelf is electrically connected to the controller so that the controller controls the motor to open when moving from the folded position to the unfolded position, and the controller controls the motor to close when moving from the unfolded position to the folded position, further improving the degree of automation.

[0038] 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

[0039] 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:

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the utility model when the door is open;

[0041] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of a door body for a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0042] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the door body shown is when the box cover is in the open state;

[0043] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the outer structure of the door body shown;

[0044] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the door shown when the shelf is in the extended position;

[0045] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 An exploded schematic diagram of the door body shown;

[0046] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of a door control method according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 7 The present invention describes a door body for a refrigerator and a corresponding refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention when the door 20 is open.

[0057] The embodiment of the utility model provides a door body 20 for a refrigerator and a refrigerator having the door body 20 .

[0058] The refrigerator can use a vapor compression refrigeration cycle system to provide cold air to the inside 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 room, and the cold air in the cooling room is transmitted to each refrigeration room by the air supply duct to cool the food, and the higher temperature gas in the refrigeration room after heat exchange with the food is sent back to the cooling room by the return air duct for further cooling, thus forming an air circuit circulation to achieve continuous refrigeration of the refrigeration room.

[0059] like Figure 1 As shown, the refrigerator of the embodiment of the utility model comprises a box body 10 and door bodies 20, 30, one side of the box body 10 is open, and the door bodies 20, 30 are installed on the box body 10 for opening and closing the box body 10. Figure 1 As shown, the front side of the box body 10 can be opened, and the doors 20 and 30 are movably arranged at the front side of the box body 10 for opening and closing the box body 10.

[0060] The box body 10 is defined with one or more refrigeration compartments 11 for storage. According to different refrigeration target temperatures, the refrigeration compartment 11 can be specifically divided into a refrigerator, a temperature-changing room, a freezer, and the like. The temperature ranges in various types of refrigeration compartments 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 temperature-changing room can be adjusted between -18°C and 8°C to achieve a temperature-changing effect. The optimal storage temperatures for different types of items are not the same, and the refrigeration compartments suitable for storage are also different. For example, fruit and vegetable foods are suitable for storage in the refrigerator, while meat foods are suitable for storage in the freezer. A plurality of shelves 51 and drawers 52 may be provided in the refrigeration compartment 11 for storage.

[0061] The door bodies 20 and 30 of the refrigerator can be installed on the box body 10 by a rotating connection, or can be connected to the box body 10 by a sliding connection or other motion mechanism. The number of door bodies can be multiple or one. When the number of door bodies is multiple, the multiple door bodies 20 and 30 can be arranged in the up and down direction to form a two-door, three-door or multi-door refrigerator, and the multiple door bodies 20 and 30 can also be arranged in other ways.

[0062] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of a door body 20 for a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the utility model; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The door body 20 is shown as a schematic diagram when the box cover 212 is in the open state.

[0063] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the door body 20 for a refrigerator according to the embodiment of the utility model may generally include a door body 28 and a storage device 21 .

[0064] The door body 28 is used to be installed on the refrigerator body to open and close the refrigerator body. The door body 28 constitutes the main part of the door body 20. The door body 28 may specifically include a door shell and a door lining. The door shell constitutes the outer appearance of the door body 28 and may be made of metal material. The door lining constitutes the inner appearance of the door body 28 and may be made of plastic. A foam insulation layer may be provided between the door shell and the door lining.

[0065] The storage device 21 is disposed on the inner side of the door body 28 , and includes a storage box 211 , a box cover 212 and a drawer 213 .

[0066] The storage box 211 is connected to the inner side of the door body 28 and has an opening 2110 that is open away from the door body 28. The box cover 212 is installed on the storage box 211 to open and close the opening 2110. The drawer 213 is push-pull disposed in the storage box 211 for storing items, and after the box cover 212 is opened, it is allowed to be pulled outwards to facilitate users to store and retrieve items.

[0067] The door body 20 for refrigerators of the utility model embodiment includes a door body 28 and a storage device 21. The storage device 21 is not a conventional bottle holder, but includes a storage box 211, a box cover 212 and a drawer 213. The storage box 211 is connected to the inner side of the door body 28 and has an opening 2110 that is open away from the door body 28. The box cover 212 is installed on the storage box 211 for opening and closing the opening 2110, so that the interior of the storage box 211 constitutes an independent sealed storage space, which is convenient for storing items that need to be isolated and stored, including medicines, cosmetics, etc. The drawer 213 can be pushed and pulled in the storage box 211 for storage, and after the box cover 212 is opened, it is allowed to be pulled outwards for users to access items. The storage device 21 of the door body 20 of the utility model is novel and ingenious, which is convenient for the isolated storage of items and brings a very good user experience to users.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 As shown, the door body 20 further includes a plurality of storage boxes 215, which are arranged in the drawer 213 for storing items so as to facilitate classified storage of items.

[0069] For example, the number of storage boxes 215 can be two, namely a daily cosmetics box and a night cosmetics box, so as to achieve classified storage of cosmetics.

[0070] In some embodiments, each storage box 215 is detachably disposed in the drawer 213. In other embodiments, each storage box 215 is integrally formed with the drawer 213.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 As shown, two lateral sides of the receiving box 211 have two mounting strips 2115 extending downward, and the two mounting strips 2115 are used to mount the bottle holder 22 .

[0072] In some embodiments, the receiving box 211 is formed integrally with the door lining portion of the door body 28. In other embodiments, the receiving box 211 is an independent component, and is mounted on the door lining by means of screws, clamping, or other fastening methods.

[0073] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the outer structure of the door body 20 is shown; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The door 20 is shown as a schematic diagram when the shelf 23 is in the deployed position; Figure 6 yes Figure 4 An exploded schematic diagram of the door body 20 is shown; Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of a control method of a door body 20 according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 4 to 7As shown, the door body 20 further includes a mirror 27, which is attached to the outer side of the door body 28. Figure 6 , for the user to use, the user can look in the mirror 27 in front of the refrigerator, so that the function of the door body 20 is more developed.

[0075] Furthermore, in some embodiments, Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the door body 20 further includes a shielding curtain 24, which is arranged on the door body 28 and is used to shield the mirror 27. Moreover, when the user does not need to look at the mirror 27, the shielding curtain 24 can be used to shield the mirror 27, so that the appearance of the door body 20 remains beautiful. Because the mirror 27 will reflect the image in front of the refrigerator, affecting the appearance.

[0076] Furthermore, in some embodiments, Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the door body 20 may further include a roller 29 , a motor 60 , a controller 40 and a switch 25 .

[0077] The reel 29 can be rotatably mounted on the door body 28 to rotatably wind up or release the shielding curtain 24 to keep it away from or block the mirror 27. The shielding curtain 24 can be made of a soft material, such as cloth. The motor 60 is mounted on the door body 28 to drive the reel 29 to rotate. The controller 40 is used to control the operating state of the motor 60. The switch 25 is disposed on the door body 28, and the controller 40 is electrically connected for the user to operate the switch 25 motor 60. In this way, the user can use the electric reel 29 to wind up or release the shielding curtain 24, thereby improving the degree of automation and improving the user experience. The switch 25 can be disposed on the outer surface of the door body 28, and can be specifically in common forms such as buttons and knobs.

[0078] Furthermore, in some embodiments, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the door body 20 further includes a shelf 23, which is rotatably disposed on the outer side of the door body 28 and is configured to have a folded position close to the door body 28, such as Figure 4 ; and the expanded position extending horizontally outward from the door body 28, such as Figure 5 , so that it can be used for storage when in the unfolded position.

[0079] In this way, the user can place some cosmetics and other items on the shelf 23 while looking in the mirror 27. In this way, the user can store cosmetics in the storage device 21, look in the mirror 27 in front of the door body 20, and place cosmetics on the shelf 23, so that the whole process of makeup and skin care can be completed near the refrigerator, and the user experience is better.

[0080] In some embodiments, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the bottom edge of the shelf 23 can be rotatably mounted on the door body 28. Of course, the top edge of the shelf 23 can also be rotatably mounted on the door body 28.

[0081] Furthermore, in some embodiments, Figure 7 As shown, the shelf 23 can be electrically connected to the controller 40 so that the controller 40 controls the motor 60 to rotate so that the roller 29 rolls up the shade curtain 24 when moving from the folded position to the unfolded position, and controls the motor 60 to rotate so that the roller 29 releases the shade curtain 24 when moving from the unfolded position to the folded position.

[0082] That is, the shelf 23 acts as another switch, further improving the degree of automation. When the user needs to look at the mirror 27, the shelf 23 can be directly rotated to the unfolded position, and the shielding curtain 24 is automatically rolled up to reveal the mirror 27, and the user then places the cosmetics on the shelf 23. When the user finishes the makeup, he picks up the cosmetics and rotates the shelf 23 to the folded position, and the shielding curtain 24 is automatically released to shield the mirror 27 again.

[0083] Furthermore, in some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, the door body 20 further includes a lighting lamp 26, which is mounted on the door body 28 to illuminate the front side of the mirror 27. The lighting lamp 26 is electrically connected to the controller 40 to receive its control. For example, when the switch 25 controls the reel 29 to roll up the shade curtain 24, the lighting lamp 26 is synchronously controlled to turn on. When the switch 25 controls the reel 29 to release the shade curtain 24, the lighting lamp 26 is synchronously controlled to turn off.

[0084] When the shelf 23 moves from the folded position to the unfolded position, the controller 40 controls the lighting lamp 26 to turn on; when the shelf 23 moves from the unfolded position to the folded position, the controller 40 controls the lighting lamp 26 to turn off.

[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 refrigerator body; as well as A storage device, which is arranged on the inner side of the door body and comprises: A containing box connected to the inner side of the door body and having an opening facing away from the door body; a box cover, mounted on the containing box, for opening and closing the opening; and The drawer is push-pull disposed in the storage box for storing items, and after the box cover is opened, the drawer is allowed to be pulled outwards to facilitate users to store and retrieve items.

2. The door body according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: A plurality of storage boxes are arranged in the drawer for storing things.

3. The door body according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the storage boxes is two, namely a daily cosmetics box and a night cosmetics box.

4. The door body according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: The mirror is attached to the outer side of the door body and is used by the user.

5. The door body according to claim 4, characterized in that Also includes: A shielding curtain is arranged on the door body and is used for shielding the mirror.

6. The door body according to claim 5, characterized in that Also includes: A reel is rotatably mounted on the door body to rotatably wind up or release the shielding curtain to move it away from or shield the mirror; A motor, mounted on the door body, for driving the scroll to rotate; A controller, used for controlling the running state of the motor; A switch is arranged on the door body and is electrically connected to the controller for being operated by a user to switch the motor on and off.

7. The door body according to claim 6, characterized in that Also includes: The shelf is rotatably arranged on the outer side of the door body, and is configured to have a folded position close to the door body, and an unfolded position horizontally extending outward from the door body, so as to be used for storing things when in the unfolded position.

8. The door body according to claim 7, characterized in that: The shelf is electrically connected to the controller so that the controller controls the motor to rotate so that the roller winds up the blackout curtain when moving from the folded position to the unfolded position, and controls the motor to rotate so that the roller releases the blackout curtain when moving from the unfolded position to the folded position.

9. The door body according to claim 8, characterized in that Also includes: an illumination lamp mounted on the door body for illuminating the front side of the mirror; and The lighting lamp is electrically connected to the controller to receive control thereof.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that include: A box with one side open; and At least one door body according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the door body is used to open and close the box body.