Wine cabinet with inverted fan

Abstract

The utility model is applicable to the field of wine storage equipment, and discloses a wine cabinet with an inverted fan, which comprises a shell, an inner container, an air guide seat and the inverted fan, and the air guide seat is arranged at the top of the inner container; an evaporator is arranged between a back plate of the inner container and the shell, a first air guide plate is arranged on the side, close to the evaporator, of the air guide base, the first air guide plate is of a structure with an upper opening and a lower opening, the fan is located above the first air guide plate, an air inlet of the fan faces downwards, and the first air guide plate forms an air inlet channel. A second air guide plate is arranged at the top of the air guide base, an air outlet is formed in the side, away from the draught fan, of the top of the air guide base, the air outlet is located in the second air guide plate, and the second air guide plate forms an air outlet channel. The fan is reversely arranged on the side, close to the back plate, of the top of the inner container, the utilization rate of the top space is high, the air volume of the air channel is not affected, and the space of the back air channel and the redundant space of the top can be utilized to form the air channel; and the first air deflector and the second air deflector are arranged, so that the loss of air volume can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of wine storage equipment, in particular to a wine cabinet with an inverted fan. Background Art

[0002] At present, with the rapid development of society and the continuous growth of economy, people's living standards have been greatly improved, and more and more families have purchased wine cabinets to store alcoholic beverages.

[0003] In the prior art, the conventional installation method of the fan is to point the air inlet of the fan upward or to make the air inlet of the fan perpendicular to the ground plane. Although this installation method is simple and easy, it has obvious disadvantages. This installation method makes it impossible to effectively utilize the space between the fan and the back of the wine cabinet, resulting in a waste of space, which may affect the placement and storage of wine inside the wine cabinet; in addition, there is a problem of air volume loss in the existing wine cabinet, which will not only lead to a decrease in cooling efficiency, but also may cause uneven temperature distribution inside the wine cabinet, affecting the storage quality of the wine. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model provides a wine cabinet with an inverted fan.

[0005] A wine cabinet with an inverted fan comprises a shell and an inner container arranged in the shell, and also comprises an air guide seat and an inverted fan, wherein the air guide seat is arranged on the top of the inner container;

[0006] An evaporator is arranged between the back plate of the inner container and the shell, a first air guide plate is arranged on a side of the air guide seat close to the evaporator, the first air guide plate is an upper and lower opening structure, the fan is located above the first air guide plate, the air inlet of the fan faces downward, and the first air guide plate forms an air inlet channel;

[0007] A second air guide plate is arranged on the top of the air guide seat, an air outlet is arranged on the side of the top of the air guide seat away from the fan, the air outlet is located in the second air guide plate, and the second air guide plate forms an air outlet duct.

[0008] To be more specific, in the above technical solution, the second air guide plate includes a connecting portion and expansion portions on both sides, the expansion portions on both sides have their ends with smaller openings connected to the first air guide plate, and their ends with larger openings connected to both ends of the connecting portion respectively.

[0009] More specifically, in the above technical solution, the air outlet is close to the connecting portion.

[0010] More specifically, in the above technical solution, the air outlet is provided with a plurality of grille bars.

[0011] To be more specific, in the above technical solution, a lower bending portion is provided on one side of the air guide seat close to the inner liner back plate, and the second air guide plate is provided on the lower bending portion; a reinforcing plate is connected to the bottom of the lower bending portion, and a first reinforcement element is connected between the lower bending portion and the reinforcing plate.

[0012] More specifically, in the above technical solution, a plurality of fixing columns are provided on the air guide seat, and the fixing columns are used to be fixedly connected to the inner liner.

[0013] More specifically, in the above technical solution, a plurality of second reinforcement elements are arranged on the periphery of the fixing column.

[0014] More specifically, in the above technical solution, a plurality of casters are provided at the bottom of the shell.

[0015] More specifically, in the above technical solution, a downwardly convex groove is provided at the bottom of the shell, and the caster is arranged on the outer side of the groove.

[0016] More specifically, in the above technical solution, a third reinforcement element is provided on the inner side of the groove.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. By inverting the fan and setting it on the top of the inner tank, not only the space at the bottom or side is saved, but also the overall design of the wine cabinet is more compact. This design makes full use of the space at the top without sacrificing the cooling effect, thereby improving space utilization. The space at the top of the inner tank is relatively large, and there is a 60mm bubble layer, which is an unusable space. If the existing wine cabinet is positioned as a top air outlet, the top space cannot be used as an effective volume.

[0019] 2. The cooling air enters the first air guide plate from the evaporator. The first air guide plate serves as an air inlet channel. Its upper and lower openings allow air to pass smoothly and flow directly to the fan. Since the air inlet of the fan faces downward, air can enter the fan smoothly, avoiding the problem of air going around the top, making the air circulation more direct and efficient.

[0020] 3. The selection of the inverted fan position and the downward-facing air inlet design allow air to be directly inhaled from the back of the inner tank, avoiding the problem that the air needs to go around the top in traditional designs. This air duct path reduces the resistance of air during transmission, thereby reducing air volume loss; in addition, the setting of the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate further optimizes the air duct structure. The first air guide plate serves as an air inlet channel, ensuring that the air can flow smoothly to the fan, reducing air turbulence and loss at the inlet, while the second air guide plate forms an outlet duct, and its design allows the air to flow to the outlet in a concentrated and stable manner, avoiding dispersion and loss of air volume at the outlet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model air guide seat;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a fixed column of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the bottom of the wine cabinet of the utility model.

[0026] In the figure: 1, shell; 2, liner; 3, air guide seat; 301, lower bending part; 302, reinforcement plate; 4, evaporator; 5, first air guide plate; 6, fan; 7, second air guide plate; 701, expansion part; 702, connection part; 8, air outlet; 9, grille bar; 10, first reinforcement element; 11, fixing column; 12, second reinforcement element; 13, caster; 14, groove; 15, third reinforcement element. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] 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.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientation, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0030] In addition, in the description of the utility model specification and the appended claims, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the descriptions and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" etc. described in the specification of the utility model mean that one or more embodiments of the utility model include specific features, structures or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment. Therefore, the statements "in one embodiment", "in some embodiments", "in some other embodiments", "in some other embodiments", etc. that appear in different places in this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but mean "one or more but not all embodiments", unless otherwise specifically emphasized in other ways. The terms "including", "comprising", "having" and their variations all mean "including but not limited to", unless otherwise specifically emphasized in other ways.

[0032] See also Figure 1 The present application proposes a wine cabinet with an inverted fan, comprising a shell 1 and an inner liner 2 arranged in the shell 1, and also comprising an air guide seat 3 and an inverted fan 6, wherein the air guide seat 3 is arranged on the top of the inner liner 2; an evaporator 4 is arranged between the back plate of the inner liner 2 and the shell 1, and a first air guide plate 5 is arranged on a side of the air guide seat 3 close to the evaporator 4, wherein the first air guide plate 5 is an upper and lower opening structure, and the fan 6 is located above the first air guide plate 5, and the air inlet of the fan 6 faces downward, and the first air guide plate 5 forms an air inlet channel;

[0033] A second air guide plate 7 is disposed on the top of the air guide seat 3 , and an air outlet 8 is disposed on the side of the top of the air guide seat 3 away from the fan 6 . The air outlet 8 is located inside the second air guide plate 7 , and the second air guide plate 7 forms an air outlet duct.

[0034] It can be understood that the above-mentioned inverted fan 6 can also be used in refrigeration devices such as refrigerators, beef cabinets or cigar cabinets. In the refrigeration system, technical personnel in this field can make a choice according to actual needs. For example, a compressor can be used to compress a gaseous coolant at room temperature and pressure into a high-temperature and high-pressure gaseous coolant. The condenser converts the gaseous coolant delivered by the compressor into a high-pressure liquid coolant, and then delivers it to the throttle valve for throttling and pressure reduction. After the throttle valve reduces the pressure, the liquid coolant is delivered to the evaporator 4, and the evaporator 4 is used to perform heat exchange treatment on the back of the inner tank 2. During the heat exchange process, the evaporator 4 converts the liquid coolant into a gaseous coolant, and delivers the gaseous coolant to the compressor for circulating refrigeration.

[0035] By inverting the fan 6 and setting it on the top of the inner tank 2, not only the space at the bottom or side is saved, but also the overall design of the wine cabinet is made more compact. This design makes full use of the space at the top without sacrificing the cooling effect, thereby improving the space utilization rate; and the space at the top of the inner tank 2 is relatively large, and there is a 60mm bubble layer, which is an unusable space. If the existing wine cabinet is positioned as a top air outlet, the top space cannot be used as an effective volume.

[0036] The cooling air enters the first air guide plate 5 from the evaporator 4. The first air guide plate 5 serves as an air inlet channel. Its upper and lower opening structures allow air to pass smoothly and flow directly to the fan 6. Since the air inlet of the fan 6 faces downward, the air can enter the fan 6 smoothly, avoiding the problem of air going around the top, making the wind circulation more direct and efficient.

[0037] The selection of the position of the inverted fan 6 and the design of the air inlet facing downward allow the air to be directly sucked in from the back of the inner liner 2, avoiding the problem of the air having to go around the top in the traditional design. This air duct path reduces the resistance of the air during transmission, thereby reducing the loss of air volume; in addition, the provision of the first air guide plate 5 and the second air guide plate 7 further optimizes the air duct structure. The first air guide plate 5 serves as an air inlet channel, ensuring that the air can flow smoothly to the fan 6, reducing the turbulence and loss of air at the inlet, while the second air guide plate 7 forms an air outlet duct, the design of which allows the air to flow to the air outlet 8 in a concentrated and stable manner, avoiding the dispersion and loss of air volume at the outlet.

[0038] It should be noted that the first air guide plate 5 and the second air guide plate 7 can be arranged on the air guide seat 3 by screw fixing, buckle fixing, welding fixing, adhesive fixing or integral molding. For example, corresponding screw holes can be arranged on the air guide seat 3, and corresponding screw holes are also reserved on the first air guide plate 5 and the second air guide plate 7; for another example, a first buckle part is arranged on the air guide plate, and a second buckle part is arranged on the air guide seat 3, and the first buckle part is buckled with the second buckle part to realize the fixed connection between the air guide plate and the air guide seat 3. This method is easy to install and disassemble, and is suitable for situations where frequent maintenance or cleaning is required.

[0039] Preferably, the first air guide plate 5 and the second air guide plate 7 are arranged on the air guide seat 3 by means of one-piece molding. The one-piece molding design eliminates the need for independent connectors or interfaces between the first air guide plate 5, the second air guide plate 7 and the air guide seat 3, thereby reducing the risk of structural looseness and deformation. This design can ensure the stability and reliability of the entire air duct structure and avoid problems such as air leakage or uneven air volume during long-term use. In addition, the one-piece molding design simplifies the assembly process in the manufacturing process and reduces production costs.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the second air guide plate 7 includes a connecting portion 702 and expansion portions 701 on both sides, wherein the expansion portions 701 on both sides have their ends with smaller openings connected to the first air guide plate 5 and their ends with larger openings connected to both ends of the connecting portion 702 respectively.

[0041] The design of the expansion portion 701 enables the second air guide plate 7 to have a larger opening near the air outlet 8, which helps to guide more cooling air to the air outlet 8 and enable it to be evenly distributed inside the wine cabinet; the connecting portion 702 serves to connect and stabilize the expansion portion 701, ensuring the stability of the entire second air guide plate 7 structure.

[0042] The design of the expansion part 701 allows the cross-sectional area of ​​the air duct to gradually increase, which is beneficial to the smooth flow of air. During the air flow process, if the cross-sectional area of ​​the air duct is too small, the air flow rate will be too fast, resulting in increased wind resistance and increased air volume loss. The existence of the expansion part 701 allows the air to gradually adapt to a larger space during the flow process, reducing wind resistance and thus reducing air volume loss. On the other hand, the opening of the expansion part 701 gradually increases, making the air outlet 8 larger, so that the cold air can be more evenly distributed to all corners of the wine cabinet, thereby reducing air volume loss.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the air outlet 8 is close to the connecting portion 702 .

[0044] The setting of the air outlet 8 close to the connection part 702 can make the cold air evenly distributed. Due to the rationality of the air flow path, a relatively uniform wind speed and air volume distribution can be formed at the air outlet 8, avoiding the situation where the air volume is too large or too small in some areas, and ensuring that every corner inside the wine cabinet can obtain sufficient cooling air.

[0045] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the air outlet 8 is provided with a plurality of grille bars 9 .

[0046] The grille bars 9 can slow down the wind speed, prevent the cold wind from blowing directly toward the wine, and reduce the direct impact on the surface of the wine.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a lower bending portion 301 is provided on one side of the air guide seat 3 close to the back plate of the inner liner 2, and the second air guide plate 7 is provided on the lower bending portion 301; a reinforcing plate 302 is connected to the bottom of the lower bending portion 301, and a first reinforcing element 10 is connected between the lower bending portion 301 and the reinforcing plate 302.

[0048] The second air guide plate 7 is arranged at the lower bending portion 301, which effectively utilizes the space and makes the air guide structure more compact, which not only saves the space inside the wine cabinet, but also helps to improve the cooling efficiency because the cold air can flow to the target area more directly.

[0049] The introduction of the reinforcing plate 302 significantly enhances the load-bearing capacity of the air guide seat 3. The connection between the reinforcing plate 302 and the lower bending portion 301 is achieved through the first reinforcing element 10. This structure can disperse and withstand greater external forces, making the second air guide plate 7 more stable and reducing the risk of being shaken by the wind.

[0050] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a plurality of fixing columns 11 are provided on the air guide seat 3 , and the fixing columns 11 are used to be fixedly connected to the inner liner 2 .

[0051] The fixed connection between the fixing column 11 and the inner tank 2 can ensure that the position of the air guide seat 3 inside the wine cabinet is stable and not prone to movement or shaking. This stability is crucial to the function of the air guide seat 3, because only when the position is stable can the air guide seat 3 effectively guide the air flow and achieve a cooling effect.

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, a plurality of second reinforcing elements 12 are disposed on the periphery of the fixing column 11 .

[0053] By adding the second reinforcement element 12, the load-bearing capacity of the fixing column 11 is further improved, which means that even when bearing a large weight, the fixing column 11 can remain stable and will not bend or break, thereby ensuring that the air guide seat 3 and its related components remain stable and reliable during long-term use.

[0054] Preferably, if Figure 3 As shown, the second reinforcement element 12 is distributed around the fixed column 11. When the fixed column 11 is subjected to external force, the stress will be concentrated near the force point. By distributing the second reinforcement element 12 around the fixed column 11, these stresses can be evenly dispersed to the entire fixed column 11 structure, avoiding structural damage caused by stress concentration, thereby significantly improving the bearing capacity and durability of the fixed column 11.

[0055] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a plurality of casters 13 are provided at the bottom of the housing 1 .

[0056] The introduction of the casters 13 enables the entire housing 1, including the air guide seat 3 and other components therein, to be easily moved. The user can conveniently move the wine cabinet to different locations as needed, such as when cleaning, repairing, or adjusting the indoor layout; at the same time, the casters 13 also make it easier to position the wine cabinet, and the wine cabinet can be placed at a predetermined location by simply pushing or pulling it gently.

[0057] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a downward convex groove 14 is provided at the bottom of the housing 1 , and the caster 13 is provided on the outer side of the groove 14 .

[0058] By connecting the downwardly convex groove 14 with the caster 13, the height of the shell 1 and the bottom surface can be increased laterally. On the one hand, due to the design of the groove 14, a certain space is formed between the bottom of the shell 1 and the ground, which effectively reduces the accumulation of dust, debris and other dirt at the bottom of the shell 1. Compared with the traditional flat-bottom design, this groove 14 structure can significantly reduce the cleaning blind area, so that the user can more thoroughly remove the dirt on the bottom when cleaning the wine cabinet; on the other hand, the increased height provides convenience for the entry of cleaning tools. Whether using cleaning tools such as vacuum cleaners, brooms or mops, users can more easily extend them into the bottom of the refrigerator to clean the bottom of the shell 1, avoiding the cleaning difficulties caused by the bottom being too close to the ground, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0059] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a third reinforcing element 15 is disposed inside the groove 14 .

[0060] Although the design of the groove 14 brings many advantages, such as easy cleaning, it may also reduce the stability of the shell 1. Therefore, the third reinforcement element 15 can effectively enhance the structural strength of the groove 14 area to prevent deformation or damage caused by external forces, so that the groove 14 can maintain its functionality while maintaining sufficient structural stability.

[0061] The first reinforcing element 10 , the second reinforcing element 12 and the third reinforcing element 15 may be reinforcing structures such as reinforcing ribs, and those skilled in the art may select them according to actual needs, and this application does not impose any limitation thereto.

[0062] The embodiments described above are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the same. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments may still be modified, or some of the technical features may be replaced by equivalents. Such modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wine cabinet with an inverted fan, comprising a shell and an inner container arranged in the shell, characterized in that: It also includes an air guide seat and an inverted fan, wherein the air guide seat is arranged on the top of the inner container; An evaporator is arranged between the back plate of the inner container and the shell, a first air guide plate is arranged on a side of the air guide seat close to the evaporator, the first air guide plate is an upper and lower opening structure, the fan is located above the first air guide plate, the air inlet of the fan faces downward, and the first air guide plate forms an air inlet channel; A second air guide plate is arranged on the top of the air guide seat, an air outlet is arranged on the side of the top of the air guide seat away from the fan, the air outlet is located in the second air guide plate, and the second air guide plate forms an air outlet duct.

2. The wine cabinet with an inverted fan according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second air guide plate includes a connecting portion and expansion portions on both sides. The expansion portions on both sides have ends with smaller openings connected to the first air guide plate, and ends with larger openings connected to both ends of the connecting portion, respectively.

3. The wine cabinet with an inverted fan according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air outlet is close to the connecting portion.

4. The wine cabinet with an inverted fan according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air outlet is provided with a plurality of grille bars.

5. The wine cabinet with an inverted fan according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lower bending portion is provided on one side of the air guide seat close to the inner tank back plate, and the second air guide plate is provided on the lower bending portion; a reinforcing plate is connected to the bottom of the lower bending portion, and a first reinforcing element is connected between the lower bending portion and the reinforcing plate.

6. The wine cabinet with an inverted fan according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of fixing columns are arranged on the air guide seat, and the fixing columns are used for fixed connection with the inner container.

7. The wine cabinet with an inverted fan according to claim 6, characterized in that: A plurality of second reinforcing elements are arranged on the outer periphery of the fixing column.

8. The wine cabinet with an inverted fan according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of casters are arranged at the bottom of the shell.

9. The wine cabinet with an inverted fan according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom of the shell is provided with a downwardly convex groove, and the caster is arranged on the outer side of the groove.

10. The wine cabinet with an inverted fan according to claim 9, characterized in that: A third reinforcing element is arranged inside the groove.

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