Commercial refrigerator wiring structure

By designing a commercial refrigerator wiring structure that combines hinges and wire functions, the existing refrigerator hinges do not have wire crossing functions and wire wear, achieving higher service life, more stable electrical connections and more convenient maintenance.

CN222667962UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-25HUNAN LVNI INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420681489.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-03
Publication Date
2025-03-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-03

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Technical Problem

The hinge design of existing commercial refrigerators does not have the function of allowing wires to pass through, which limits the connectivity with electrical components installed on the door body. When the door body rotates, the wires are prone to bend and wear, reducing the overall performance and reliability of the refrigerator.

Method used

A commercial freezer wiring structure is designed, and a device combining hinge and wire functions is used to ensure sufficient electrical connection through simplified structure and reduce the risk of wear of the wire during door opening and closing. The device includes hinge assembly, connector, cover, hinge and wiring hole, etc. The connection body is fixed by bolts to ensure the stable rotating connection between the hinge and the cabinet door, and lead the wire through the wiring hole.

Benefits of technology

It improves the overall service life of refrigerator door components, ensures the normal operation of intelligent auxiliary equipment, meets the strict requirements for refrigerator functions in modern commercial displays, enhances the safety and stability of the electrical system, extends the service life of the wire, and facilitates maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a commercial freezer wiring structure which comprises a freezer body, side frames, a first hinge shaft, a hinge assembly and a freezer door, an opening and closing opening is formed in the front end of the freezer body, the side frames are arranged on the upper edge and the lower edge of the opening and closing opening respectively, the first hinge shaft is arranged on one side of the lower side frame, and the hinge assembly is arranged on the other side of the lower side frame. A mounting groove is formed in one side of the upper side frame, a hinge assembly is fixedly mounted in the mounting groove, the hinge assembly and the first hinge shaft are oppositely arranged, a cabinet door is rotationally connected between the hinge assembly and the first hinge shaft, and the cabinet door is connected to one side of an opening and closing opening of the refrigerator body in a closed mode. The utility model aims to provide the commercial refrigerator wiring structure which is high in use safety and stability, simple in structure and convenient to install and use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigerators, in particular to a wiring structure of a commercial refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] With the increase in commercial display needs and the development of technology, commercial refrigerators must not only meet the basic functions of preservation and display, but also integrate more intelligent and electrified elements, such as display screens, lighting devices and other control systems. Since these components are usually integrated on the refrigerator door, an electrical system is required to support these devices on the door body. In the prior art, the hinge of the refrigerator, as a key component connecting the door body and the cabinet, is not always designed to effectively support the passage and protection of wires.

[0003] There are two main problems with traditional hinges: First, many hinges do not allow wires to pass through, limiting connectivity with electrical components installed on the door. Second, although there are hinge designs with wire connectivity, the hinge structures of these designs often cause the wires to bend as the door rotates during use, which means that during continued use of the door, the wires may experience unnecessary wear or damage, which reduces the overall performance and reliability of the refrigerator.

[0004] In order to solve these problems, this patent proposes a wiring structure for commercial refrigerators, which is designed to simplify the hinge and wire structure while maintaining good connection stability and reliability. This patent innovatively conceives a device that combines the functions of hinges and wires, which can ensure sufficient electrical connection on the basis of a simplified structure and reduce the risk of wire wear during the opening and closing of the refrigerator door. Through this design, this patent aims to increase the overall service life of commercial refrigerator door components and ensure the normal operation of intelligent auxiliary equipment to meet the stringent requirements of modern commercial displays for refrigerator functions. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies existing in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a commercial refrigerator wiring structure which has high safety and stability in use, simple structure and is easy to install and use.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to achieve the above-mentioned purpose is: a wiring structure of a commercial refrigerator, including a refrigerator cabinet body, a side frame, a first hinge shaft, a hinge assembly, and a cabinet door. The front end of the refrigerator cabinet body is provided with an opening and closing opening, and the upper and lower edges of the opening and closing opening are respectively provided with side frames, the cabinet door is relatively hingedly connected between the side frames, a first hinge shaft is provided on one side of the side frame located at the bottom, and a mounting groove is provided on one side of the side frame located at the top, and a hinge assembly is fixedly installed in the mounting groove, the hinge assembly is arranged opposite to the first hinge shaft, the cabinet door is rotatably connected between the hinge assembly and the first hinge shaft, and the hinge assembly and the first hinge shaft are used for relative rotation installation of the cabinet door, the cabinet door is closed and connected to one side of the opening and closing opening of the refrigerator cabinet body, and a closed cavity is formed inside the refrigerator cabinet body through the cabinet door, thereby playing a role in heat preservation. In the utility model, a door seal is provided on the side of the cabinet door opposite to the opening and closing opening, which is used to improve the connection sealing between the cabinet door and the refrigerator cabinet body.

[0007] In one embodiment, the hinge assembly includes a connector, a cover, and a hinge. The connector is embedded in the installation groove. A plurality of threaded holes are provided at the bottom of the installation groove. A through hole is penetrated on the connector opposite to the threaded hole. Bolts are inserted into the through hole. The bolts are threadedly connected in the threaded hole after passing through the through hole. A hinge is fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of the connector. The cover is embedded in the notch of the installation groove. The cover is provided with a matching hole. The hinge is rotatably connected to one side of the cabinet door after passing through the matching hole.

[0008] In one embodiment, the hinge includes a connecting column and a second hinge shaft, the connecting body is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting body, the lower end of the connecting column is fixedly connected to the second hinge shaft, and the second hinge shaft is rotatably connected to the upper end of the cabinet door.

[0009] In one of the embodiments, wiring holes are provided on the connecting column and the second hinge axis respectively, a wiring groove is provided on the upper end of the connecting body, one end of the wiring groove is connected to the outer wall of one side of the connecting body, and the other end of the wiring groove is connected to the wiring hole, and a cover plate is embedded and connected to the upper end of the connecting body.

[0010] In one embodiment, the upper edge of the cover is fixedly connected with a clamping tongue at both sides, and the connector is provided with a clamping groove at both sides, and the clamping tongue is buckled and connected in the corresponding clamping groove.

[0011] In one embodiment, a rotating shaft hole is opened on one side of the upper end of the cabinet door, a rotating shaft component is embedded in the rotating shaft hole, and the second hinge shaft is plugged and connected in the rotating shaft component.

[0012] In one of the embodiments, the rotating shaft member includes an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, a rotating shaft sleeve, and a positioning pin. The outer sleeve is fixedly connected in the rotating shaft hole. The inner ring of the outer sleeve is rotatably connected to the inner sleeve. The upper end of the inner sleeve is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft sleeve. The rotating shaft sleeve is rotatably connected to the outer sleeve and the upper end of the inner sleeve. The second hinge shaft is plugged and connected to the rotating shaft sleeve and the inner sleeve in sequence. A plurality of positioning grooves are provided at the sleeve mouth at the upper end of the rotating shaft sleeve. A plurality of positioning pins are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second hinge shaft at the lower end of the connecting column. The positioning pins are respectively plugged and connected in the positioning grooves.

[0013] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0014] 1. Convenient maintenance: The hinge assembly of this device can be installed relative to the installation groove on the cabinet through bolts, so as to facilitate the subsequent relative maintenance operation of the device;

[0015] 2. Improve safety and stability: The optimized wiring structure reduces the wear, pulling or damage of the wires due to frequent opening and closing of the door, thereby enhancing the safety and stability of the entire electrical system;

[0016] 3. Guarantee the service life of the wires: The patented hinge assembly and wire routing structure design takes into account the physical stress of the wires during use, avoiding bending and breaking of the wires caused by the opening and closing movement of the cabinet door, and extending the service life of the wires and the attached electrical components;

[0017] 4 Extended functionality: Through reasonable wiring design, this patent enables commercial refrigerators to easily integrate more intelligent and electrified equipment, improve the user interface, and enhance the user experience and product functionality;

[0018] In summary, this device effectively solves some limitations of the existing intelligent commercial refrigerator in terms of structural design, and through a series of innovative technical improvements, it brings many beneficial effects that can be perceived by consumers and manufacturers. These improvements have strongly promoted the technological progress of the commercial refrigerator industry and provided users with a more efficient, safe and convenient use experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the refrigerator body and the door of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the opening and closing structure of the refrigerator body of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional connection structure of the installation slot position of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the connector of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cover structure of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly and assembly structure of the rotating shaft component of the utility model.

[0025] In the figure: 1 refrigerator body, 2 side frame, 3 first hinge axis, 4 hinge assembly, 5 cabinet door, 6 opening and closing mouth, 7 installation slot, 101 connector, 102 cover, 103 hinge part, 104 through hole, 105 bolt, 106 matching hole, 201 connecting column, 202 second hinge axis, 203 wiring hole, 204 wiring slot, 205 cover plate, 206 tongue, 207 slot, 301 shaft hole, 302 shaft part, 303 outer shaft sleeve, 304 inner shaft sleeve, 305 shaft sleeve, 306 positioning pin, 307 positioning slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] 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 in 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.

[0027] See also Figure 1-6 The wiring structure of a commercial refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body 1, a side frame 2, a first hinge shaft 3, a hinge assembly 4, and a cabinet door 5. An opening and closing opening 6 is arranged at the front end of the refrigerator body 1, and side frames 2 are arranged at the upper and lower edges of the opening and closing opening 6 respectively. The cabinet door 5 is relatively hingedly connected between the side frames 2, and a first hinge shaft 3 is arranged on one side of the side frame 2 located at the bottom, and a mounting groove 7 is opened on one side of the side frame 2 located at the top. A hinge assembly 4 is fixedly installed in the mounting groove 7, and the hinge assembly 4 is arranged opposite to the first hinge shaft 3. The cabinet door 5 is rotatably connected between the hinge assembly 4 and the first hinge shaft 3, and the hinge assembly and the first hinge shaft 3 are used for relative rotation installation of the cabinet door 5. The cabinet door 5 is closed and connected to one side of the opening and closing opening 6 of the refrigerator body 1, and a closed cavity is formed inside the refrigerator body 1 through the cabinet door 5, thereby playing a role in heat preservation. In the utility model, a door seal is arranged on one side of the cabinet door 5 relative to the opening and closing opening 6, which is used to improve the connection sealing between the cabinet door 5 and the refrigerator body 1.

[0028] In one embodiment, the hinge assembly 4 includes a connector 101, a cover 102, and a hinge 103. The connector 101 is embedded in the installation groove 7. A plurality of threaded holes are provided at the bottom of the installation groove 7. A through hole 104 is penetrated on the connector 101 opposite to the threaded hole. A bolt 105 is inserted and connected in the through hole 104. The bolt 105 passes through the through hole 104 and is threadedly connected in the threaded hole. A hinge 103 is fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of the connector 101. The cover 102 is embedded in the notch of the installation groove 7. A matching hole 106 is provided on the cover 102. The hinge 103 passes through the matching hole 106 and is rotatably connected to one side of the cabinet door 5. The hinge 103 includes a connecting column 201 and a second hinge shaft 202. A connecting column 201 is fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of the connecting body 101, and a second hinge shaft 202 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting column 201. The second hinge shaft 202 is rotatably connected to one side of the upper end of the cabinet door 5. The main function of the hinge assembly is to connect the refrigerator cabinet body 1 and the cabinet door 5, and to ensure that the cabinet door 5 can rotate relatively. The connecting body 101 is conveniently fixed to the mounting groove 7 by bolts 105 through the through holes 104 and the threaded holes relatively arranged in the mounting groove 7. The notch of the mounting groove 7 is sealed by a cover 102, which can improve the aesthetics of the device. The hinge 103 located at the lower end of the connecting body 101 is used for connecting the cabinet body and can make the cabinet body rotate relatively.

[0029] In one embodiment, a wiring hole 203 is provided on the connecting column 201 and the second hinge shaft 202, and a wiring groove 204 is provided on the upper end of the connecting body 101. One end of the wiring groove 204 is connected to the outer wall of one side of the connecting body 101, and the other end of the wiring groove 204 is connected to the wiring hole 203. A cover plate 205 is embedded and connected to the upper end of the connecting body 101. When in use, the wires in the refrigerator cabinet 1 enter the wiring groove 204 from one side of the connecting body 101, and then enter the wiring hole 203 from the wiring groove 204, and finally from the wiring. The hole 203 passes through and enters the cabinet door 5, so that the cabinet door 5 is electrified. The wiring hole 203 passes through the connecting column 201 and the second hinge shaft 202 in sequence, and the hole at one end is located below the second hinge shaft 202. When in use, the cabinet door 5 is rotatably connected through the second hinge shaft 202, and the cabinet door 5 will not affect the wires during the relative rotation of the cabinet door 5. Compared with the prior art, the bending of the wires due to the rotation of the cabinet door 5 can be avoided, thereby preventing the wires from being broken due to reciprocating bending, which affects the use effect of the cabinet.

[0030] In one embodiment, the edges of both sides of the upper end of the cover 102 are fixedly connected with tongues 206, and grooves 207 are respectively opened on both sides of the connecting body 101. The tongues 206 are respectively snap-connected in the corresponding grooves 207. During the installation process, the cover 102 is arranged opposite to the notch of the installation groove 7, and then the cover 102 is pressed to fit the notch of the installation groove 7. During this process, the tongues 206 at the upper end of the cover 102 move toward the grooves 207, and finally the cover 102 is pressed against the notch of the installation groove 7. The latch tongue 206 is snap-connected to the slot 207, so that the cover 102 is fixed at the notch of the mounting slot 7 through the relative connection between the latch tongue 206 and the slot 207. In the utility model, a groove is provided on one edge of the notch of the mounting slot 7. When the cover 102 needs to be removed, the cover 102 can be taken out by inserting a finger into the groove, holding the edge of the cover 102, and pulling the cover 102 downward. To facilitate the removal of the cover 102, the raised portion at the upper end of the latch tongue 206 is a curved structure.

[0031] In one embodiment, a shaft hole 301 is provided on one side of the upper end of the cabinet door 5, and a shaft member 302 is embedded in the shaft hole 301, and the second hinge shaft 202 is plugged and connected in the shaft member 302; the shaft member 302 includes an outer sleeve 303, an inner sleeve 304, a shaft sleeve 305, and a positioning pin 306. The outer sleeve 303 is fixedly connected in the shaft hole 301, and the inner ring of the outer sleeve 303 is rotatably connected to the inner sleeve 304, and the upper end of the inner sleeve 304 is fixedly connected to the shaft sleeve 305, and the shaft sleeve 305 is rotatably connected to the outer sleeve 303 and the upper end of the inner sleeve 304, and the second hinge shaft 202 is plugged and connected in turn inside the shaft sleeve 305 and the inner sleeve 304, and a plurality of positioning grooves 307 are provided at the sleeve mouth at the upper end of the shaft sleeve 305, and the lower end of the connecting column 201 is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves 307. The outer wall of the second hinge shaft 202 is fixedly connected with a plurality of locating pins 306, and the locating pins 306 are respectively plugged and connected in the locating grooves 307. When in use, the second hinge shaft 202 is connected through the rotating shaft sleeve 305 and the inner shaft sleeve 304. The second hinge shaft 202 cooperates with the locating grooves 307 on the rotating shaft sleeve 305 through the locating pins 306, so that when the cabinet door 5 rotates, the cabinet door 5 drives the outer shaft sleeve 303 to rotate, and the outer shaft sleeve 303 and the inner shaft sleeve 304 rotate relative to each other, thereby ensuring that the cabinet door 5 is opened and closed normally. During use, the second hinge shaft 202 and the cabinet door 5 rotate relative to each other through the inner shaft sleeve 304 and the outer shaft sleeve 303, avoiding the second hinge shaft 202 directly rotating with the cabinet door 5 due to friction, thereby improving the service life of the second hinge shaft 202 and the hinge assembly.

[0032] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be regarded as limiting the claim to which it relates.

[0033] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A wiring structure for a commercial refrigerator, comprising a refrigerator body (1), a side frame (2), a first hinge shaft (3), a hinge assembly (4), and a cabinet door (5), characterized in that: The front end of the refrigerator body (1) is provided with an opening (6), and side frames (2) are respectively provided at the upper and lower edges of the opening (6); a first hinge shaft (3) is provided on one side of the side frame (2) located at the bottom, and a mounting groove (7) is provided on one side of the side frame (2) located at the top, and a hinge assembly (4) is fixedly installed in the mounting groove (7); the hinge assembly (4) and the first hinge shaft (3) are arranged opposite to each other, and a cabinet door (5) is rotatably connected between the hinge assembly (4) and the first hinge shaft (3), and the cabinet door (5) is closed and connected to one side of the opening (6) of the refrigerator body (1).

2. The wiring structure of the commercial refrigerator according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The hinge assembly (4) comprises a connecting body (101), a cover (102), and a hinge (103); the connecting body (101) is engaged and connected in the installation groove (7); a plurality of threaded holes are provided at the bottom of the installation groove (7); a through hole (104) is penetrated on the connecting body (101) opposite to the threaded hole; a bolt (105) is inserted and connected in the through hole (104); the bolt (105) is threadedly connected in the threaded hole after passing through the through hole (104); a hinge (103) is fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of the connecting body (101); a cover (102) is engaged and connected at the notch of the installation groove (7); a matching hole (106) is provided on the cover (102); the hinge (103) is rotatably connected to one side of the cabinet door (5) after passing through the matching hole (106).

3. The wiring structure of the commercial refrigerator according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The hinge (103) comprises a connecting column (201) and a second hinge shaft (202); the connecting column (201) is fixedly connected to one side of the lower end of the connecting body (101); the second hinge shaft (202) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting column (201); and the second hinge shaft (202) is rotatably connected to one side of the upper end of the cabinet door (5).

4. The wiring structure of the commercial refrigerator according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The connecting column (201) and the second hinge shaft (202) are provided with wiring holes (203) opposite to each other, the upper end of the connecting body (101) is provided with a wiring groove (204), one end of the wiring groove (204) is connected to an outer wall of one side of the connecting body (101), and the other end of the wiring groove (204) is connected to the wiring hole (203), and the upper end of the connecting body (101) is embedded with a cover plate (205).

5. The wiring structure of the commercial refrigerator according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The upper edge of the cover (102) is fixedly connected with a latch tongue (206) at both sides, and the connector (101) is provided with a latch groove (207) at both sides, and the latch tongue (206) is latched and connected in the corresponding latch groove (207).

6. The wiring structure of a commercial refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that: A rotating shaft hole (301) is provided on one side of the upper end of the cabinet door (5), a rotating shaft component (302) is embedded in the rotating shaft hole (301), and the second hinge shaft (202) is plugged into the rotating shaft component (302).

7. The wiring structure of a commercial refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rotating shaft member (302) comprises an outer shaft sleeve (303), an inner shaft sleeve (304), a rotating shaft sleeve (305), and a positioning pin (306); the outer shaft sleeve (303) is fixedly connected in the rotating shaft hole (301); the inner ring of the outer shaft sleeve (303) is rotatably connected to the inner shaft sleeve (304); the upper end of the inner shaft sleeve (304) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft sleeve (305); the rotating shaft sleeve (305) is rotatably connected to the outer shaft sleeve (303); and the upper end of the inner shaft sleeve (304), the second hinge shaft (202) is plugged and connected in sequence inside the rotating shaft sleeve (305) and the inner shaft sleeve (304), a plurality of positioning grooves (307) are provided at the sleeve opening at the upper end of the rotating shaft sleeve (305), and a plurality of positioning pins (306) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second hinge shaft (202) at the lower end of the connecting column (201), and the positioning pins (306) are respectively plugged and connected in the positioning grooves (307).