Air duct liner structure of wine cabinet or refrigerator and wine cabinet

By designing an air duct structure that fits the evaporator and liquid storage components on the inner liner of the wine cabinet or refrigerator, the problems of high cost, low assembly efficiency and uneven refrigeration caused by the use of foam boards in the prior art are solved, and a more efficient and uniform refrigeration effect is achieved.

CN222703607UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-01ZHONGSHAN CANDOR ELECTRIC APPLIANCES CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420358899.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-27
Publication Date
2025-04-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-27

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Technical Problem

The use of foam boards as air duct design in existing wine cabinets or refrigerators leads to high production costs, low assembly efficiency, and possible air leakage and uneven refrigeration problems.

Method used

Design a duct inner liner structure of a wine cabinet or refrigerator. By designing an air duct on the inner liner, avoiding the use of foam boards. The air duct is formed in one piece and is shaped to fit the evaporator and liquid storage components to ensure smooth air duct and smooth circulation.

Benefits of technology

It reduces production costs and assembly efficiency, ensures more uniform cooling, high cooling efficiency, avoids air leakage, and improves product performance and energy consumption efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of refrigeration technology, specifically to an air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or refrigerator and a wine cabinet. The air duct liner structure of the wine cabinet or refrigerator comprises: an inner tank, the inner tank is provided with an air duct, the air duct comprises a first air duct and a second air duct, the first air duct is provided with an evaporator and a fan, the second air duct is provided with a liquid storage assembly; a back plate, the back plate is located in the inner tank, the back plate is arranged in front of the rear wall of the inner tank, and an air outlet and a return air outlet are provided on the back plate. The utility model designs an air duct on the inner tank, so that the internal air duct circulation is smooth, the refrigeration is more uniform, and the refrigeration efficiency is high. By designing the air duct part of the inner tank in close contact with the evaporator pipeline and the liquid storage assembly pipeline, the evaporator will not swing when placed in the inner tank, which is convenient for employees to operate and fix; at the same time, the liquid storage assembly pipeline can be positioned.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration, in particular to an air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or a refrigerator and a wine cabinet. Background Art

[0002] The common compressor wine cabinets or refrigerators on the market usually use foam boards as air duct designs. The foam boards are cut into the shape of air ducts and assembled in the inner tank. This solution will increase product costs and reduce assembly efficiency. At the same time, if the foam and the inner tank assembly are not fully adapted, it may cause air leakage, that is, cold air will escape, affecting the cooling effect. And if the foam is not cut smoothly, and its edges have burrs, etc., it will affect the internal air duct circulation, which may cause uneven cooling or poor cooling, affecting the performance and energy consumption of the wine cabinet or refrigerator. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or a refrigerator and a wine cabinet, so as to at least solve one of the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0004] The technical solution of the utility model is:

[0005] An air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or a refrigerator, comprising:

[0006] An inner tank, wherein the inner tank is provided with an air duct, wherein the air duct comprises a first air duct and a second air duct, wherein an evaporator and a fan are arranged in the first air duct, wherein a liquid storage component is arranged in the second air duct, wherein a shape of the first air duct is fitted to an outer shape of the evaporator, wherein a gap between the first air duct and the evaporator is 2 mm-3 mm, wherein a shape of the second air duct is fitted to an outer shape of the liquid storage component, wherein a gap between the second air duct and the liquid storage component is 2 mm-3 mm;

[0007] A back plate is located in the inner tank, the back plate is arranged in front of the rear wall of the inner tank, and an air outlet and an air return outlet are provided on the back plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the first air duct includes a first area, a second area, a third area and a fourth area from top to bottom, and the top edge of the first area is defined as a first curve, and the first curve is a multi-segment curve. The two side edges of the second area are defined as second curves, and the second curve is a vertical line. The left side of the third area is defined as a third curve, and the third curve is a multi-segment semicircular arc. The right side of the third area is defined as a fourth curve, and the fourth curve is a multi-segment semicircular arc. The two side edges of the fourth area are defined as a fifth curve, and the fifth curve is a vertical line.

[0009] Furthermore, taking the lower left corner of the rear wall of the inner container as the origin O, the straight line at the bottom edge of the rear wall of the inner container as the x-axis, and the straight line at the left side of the rear wall of the inner container as the y-axis, a rectangular coordinate system xoy is established. The rear wall of the inner container is located in the first quadrant, and the expression of the first curve is: y = -577.3 + 17.2x - 0.094x 2 +2.27E-4x 3 -2.08E-7x 4 ,124.5≤x≤415, the expression of the third curve is: x=436203.5-11582.7y+122.4y 2 -0.64307y 3 +0.00168y 4 -1.75E-6y 5 ,180≤y≤360.5, the expression of the fourth curve is: x=436490.4-11582.7y+122.4y 2 -0.64307y 3 +0.00168y 4 -1.75E-6y 5 ,160.7≤y≤360.5, where E represents 10.

[0010] Furthermore, the liquid storage assembly is connected to the evaporator assembly, and the fan is located above the evaporator.

[0011] Furthermore, the return air port is located below the evaporator, and the air outlet is close to the fan.

[0012] Furthermore, a deodorizer is arranged on the back plate.

[0013] Furthermore, a plurality of exhaust holes are provided on the inner container.

[0014] Furthermore, a first through hole is formed at the lower end of the inner container, and the lower end of the liquid storage assembly passes through the first through hole.

[0015] Furthermore, a second through hole is opened at the lower end of the inner container, and the second through hole is connected to a water pipe.

[0016] The utility model also provides a wine cabinet, comprising the air duct liner structure of the wine cabinet or refrigerator.

[0017] The utility model provides an air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or refrigerator and a wine cabinet through improvement, which has at least one of the following improvements and advantages compared with the prior art:

[0018] 1. The utility model avoids using foam board as the air duct design by designing the air duct on the inner tank, thereby reducing the production cost and assembly efficiency. The air duct of the inner tank is integrally formed to make the air duct smoother and the internal air duct circulation smoother, making the cooling more uniform and the cooling efficiency high.

[0019] 2. The utility model makes the first air duct fit the shape of the evaporator, and the second air duct fit the shape of the liquid storage component. The first air duct and the second air duct can clamp the evaporator and the liquid storage component. The inner tank air duct part is designed to fit the evaporator pipeline and the liquid storage component pipeline. The evaporator will not swing when placed in the inner tank, which is convenient for employees to operate and fix. At the same time, the liquid storage component pipeline can be positioned. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The utility model is further explained below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the air duct liner structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the inner container of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first area of ​​the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the inner container of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of another part of the inner container of the utility model.

[0026] Description of reference numerals:

[0027] 1. Inner tank; 3. Evaporator; 4. Fan; 5. Liquid storage assembly; 6. Back panel; 11. Exhaust hole;

[0028] 12. First through hole; 13. Second through hole; 21. First air duct; 22. Second air duct; 221. First area; 222. Second area; 223. Third area; 224. Fourth area; 2211. First curve; 2221. Second curve; 2231. Third curve; 2232. Fourth curve; 2241. Fifth curve; 51. Liquid storage tube; 61. Air outlet; 62. Return air outlet; 63. Deodorizer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The present invention is described in detail below, and the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are described clearly and completely.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0031] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "several" is one or more, the meaning of "many" is two or more, "greater than", "less than", "exceed", etc. are understood to exclude the number, and "above", "below", "within", etc. are understood to include the number. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used in the specification of this application and the attached claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes these combinations. The terms "include", "comprise", "have" and their variations all mean "including but not limited to", unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0032] In addition, in the description of the present application 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] The utility model provides an air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or refrigerator and a wine cabinet through improvement. The technical solution of the utility model is:

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, an air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or a refrigerator includes:

[0036] The inner tank 1 is provided with an air duct, such as Figure 2 As shown, the air duct includes a first air duct 21 and a second air duct 22. Figure 1As shown, the first air duct 21 is provided with an evaporator 3 and a fan 4, and the second air duct 22 is provided with a liquid storage component 5. The shape of the first air duct 21 fits the shape of the evaporator 3, and the gap between the first air duct 21 and the evaporator 3 is 2mm-3mm; the shape of the second air duct 22 fits the shape of the liquid storage component 5, and the gap between the second air duct 22 and the liquid storage component 5 is 2mm-3mm. The first air duct 21 is designed to fit the shape of the evaporator 3, and the second air duct 22 is designed to fit the shape of the liquid storage component 5. The first air duct 21 and the second air duct 22 can clamp the evaporator 3 and the liquid storage component 5. The air duct part of the inner tank 1 is designed to fit the pipeline of the evaporator 3 and the pipeline of the liquid storage component 5. The evaporator 3 will not swing when placed in the inner tank 1, which is convenient for employees to operate and fix; at the same time, the pipeline of the liquid storage component 5 can be positioned. When installing the evaporator 3 and the liquid storage component 5, leaving a gap of 2mm-3mm can provide additional space, so that the heat can be dissipated more effectively, which helps the cooling system work better. The gap can also serve as part of the supporting structure to enhance the overall stability of the evaporator 3 and the liquid storage assembly 5, prevent vibration or deformation during the operation of the refrigerator or wine cabinet that may cause the evaporator 3 or the liquid storage assembly 5 to be squeezed, and increase their service life.

[0037] The back plate 6 is located in the inner container 1, and the back plate 6 is arranged in front of the rear wall of the inner container 1. Figure 1 As shown, the back plate 6 is provided with an air outlet 61 and an air return port 62, and the functions of the air outlet 61 and the air return port 62 are to adjust the temperature and humidity in the inner liner 1 to ensure the preservation effect of the food. The function of the air outlet 61 is to blow out the cold air, and the temperature and humidity in the inner liner 1 are reduced by the circulation of the cold air, so as to maintain the freshness of the food. The return air port 62 sucks the heated air in the inner liner 1 between the back plate 6 and the inner liner 1, mixes with the cold air at the evaporator 3, and then blows it out through the air outlet 61 to realize the cold air circulation. The liquid storage component 5 is connected to the evaporator 3 component. The liquid storage component 5 includes a liquid storage pipe 51 and a plurality of pipes, and the fan 4 is located above the evaporator 3. The return air port 62 is located below the evaporator 3, and the air outlet 61 is close to the fan 4. By designing the positions of the air outlet 61 and the return air outlet 62, the evaporator 3 is located between the return air outlet 62 and the air outlet 61, so that both the incoming air and the outgoing air can be concentrated on the fin part of the evaporator 3, and the cooling effect is better.

[0038] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the first air duct 21 includes a first area 221, a second area 222, a third area 223 and a fourth area 224 from top to bottom. Figure 3As shown, the top edge of the first area 221 is defined as a first curve 2211, and the first curve 2211 is a multi-segment curve. The two side edges of the second area 222 are defined as second curves 2221, and the second curve 2221 is a vertical line. The left side of the third area 223 is defined as a third curve 2231, and the third curve 2231 is a multi-segment semicircular arc. The right side of the third area 223 is defined as a fourth curve 2232, and the fourth curve 2232 is a multi-segment semicircular arc. The two side edges of the fourth area 224 are defined as fifth curves 2241, and the fifth curve 2241 is a vertical line.

[0039] In some embodiments, the lower left corner of the rear wall of the inner liner 1 is taken as the origin O, the straight line at the bottom edge of the rear wall of the inner liner 1 is taken as the x-axis, and the straight line at the left side of the rear wall of the inner liner 1 is taken as the y-axis, and a rectangular coordinate system xoy is established. The rear wall of the inner liner 1 is located in the first quadrant, and the expression of the first curve 2211 is: y = -577.3 + 17.2x - 0.094x 2 +2.27E-4x 3 -2.08E-7x 4 , 124.5≤x≤415, the expression of the third curve 2231 is: x=436203.5-11582.7y+122.4y 2 -0.64307y 3 +0.00168y 4 -1.75E-6y 5 , 180≤y≤360.5, the expression of the fourth curve 2232 is: x=436490.4-11582.7y+122.4y 2 -0.64307y 3 +0.00168y 4 -1.75E-6y 5 , 160.7≤y≤360.5, where E represents 10. By defining the expression of the first curve 2211 as: y=-577.3+17.2x-0.094x 2 +2.27E-4x 3 -2.08E-7x 4 ,124.5≤x≤415, the first curve 2211 is designed as an arc, the wind circulates from bottom to top, and the first air duct 21 is designed with an arc at the top, which makes the wind resistance smaller, the air circulation effect better, and the noise can be reduced. By defining the expression of the third curve 2231 as: x=436203.5-11582.7y+122.4y 2 -0.64307y 3 +0.00168y 4 -1.75E-6y 5, 180≤y≤360.5, the expression of the fourth curve 2232 is: x=436490.4-11582.7y+122.4y 2 -0.64307y 3 +0.00168y 4 -1.75E-6y 5 ,160.7≤y≤360.5, so that the third curve 2231 and the fourth curve 2232 can better fit the curve of the evaporator 3, which can enhance the stability of the evaporator 3, reduce the damage to the evaporator 3 caused by stress or deformation caused by thermal expansion and contraction or other external factors, make the evaporator 3 run more efficiently, can reduce the risk of damage to the evaporator 3, and improve the service life and safety of the evaporator 3.

[0040] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, a deodorizer 63 is provided on the back plate 6. The main function of the deodorizer 63 is to eliminate and inhibit odors and bacteria in the refrigerator to improve the preservation effect of food and extend the shelf life of food. The deodorizer 63 can achieve this goal in a variety of ways, for example: releasing strong oxidants such as ozone, negative ions, and active oxygen to decompose and neutralize odor molecules, while inhibiting the growth and reproduction of bacteria. This deodorizer 63 can also be built with a fan 4 and other devices to promote the injection and diffusion of substances such as ozone, so that it can quickly cover the entire refrigerator space and achieve all-round sterilization and deodorization.

[0041] In some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, the inner liner 1 is provided with a plurality of exhaust holes 11, and the exhaust holes 11 are used to reduce the local cavitation problem that may occur due to the air duct structure designed in the inner liner 1.

[0042] In some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, the lower end of the inner tank 1 is provided with a first through hole 12, and the lower end of the liquid storage component 5 passes through the first through hole 12. The lower end of the inner tank 1 is provided with a second through hole 13, and the second through hole 13 is connected to a water pipe. The first through hole 12 is used to pass the pipe of the liquid storage component 5, and the second through hole 13 is used to discharge condensed water in the inner tank 1.

[0043] This embodiment also provides a wine cabinet, including the air duct liner structure of the above-mentioned wine cabinet or refrigerator.

[0044] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air duct liner structure for a wine cabinet or refrigerator, characterized in that: include: An inner tank, wherein the inner tank is provided with an air duct, wherein the air duct comprises a first air duct and a second air duct, wherein an evaporator and a fan are arranged in the first air duct, wherein a liquid storage component is arranged in the second air duct, wherein a shape of the first air duct is fitted to an outer shape of the evaporator, wherein a gap between the first air duct and the evaporator is 2 mm-3 mm, wherein a shape of the second air duct is fitted to an outer shape of the liquid storage component, wherein a gap between the second air duct and the liquid storage component is 2 mm-3 mm; A back plate is located in the inner tank, the back plate is arranged in front of the rear wall of the inner tank, and an air outlet and an air return outlet are provided on the back plate.

2. The air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first air duct includes a first area, a second area, a third area and a fourth area from top to bottom. The top edge of the first area is defined as a first curve, and the first curve is a multi-segment curve. The two side edges of the second area are defined as second curves, and the second curve is a vertical line. The left side of the third area is defined as a third curve, and the third curve is a multi-segment semicircular arc. The right side of the third area is defined as a fourth curve, and the fourth curve is a multi-segment semicircular arc. The two side edges of the fourth area are defined as a fifth curve, and the fifth curve is a vertical line.

3. The air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower left corner of the back wall of the inner container is taken as the origin O, the straight line of the bottom edge of the back wall of the inner container is taken as the x-axis, and the straight line of the left side of the back wall of the inner container is taken as the y-axis. A rectangular coordinate system xoy is established. The back wall of the inner container is located in the first quadrant. The expression of the first curve is: y = -577.3 + 17.2x - 0.094x 2 +2.27E-4x 3 -2.08E-7x 4 ,124.5≤x≤415, the expression of the third curve is: x=436203.5-11582.7y+122.4y 2 -0.64307y 3 +0.00168y 4 -1.75E-6y 5 ,180≤y≤360.5, the expression of the fourth curve is: x=436490.4-11582.7y+122.4y 2 -0.64307y 3 +0.00168y 4 -1.75E-6y 5 ,160.7≤y≤360.5, where E represents 10.

4. The air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid storage component is connected to the evaporator component, and the fan is located above the evaporator.

5. The air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The return air port is located below the evaporator, and the air outlet is close to the fan.

6. The air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that: A deodorizer is arranged on the back plate.

7. The air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of exhaust holes are provided on the inner container.

8. The air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first through hole is formed at the lower end of the inner container, and the lower end of the liquid storage assembly passes through the first through hole.

9. The air duct liner structure of a wine cabinet or refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that: A second through hole is formed at the lower end of the inner container, and a water pipe is connected to the second through hole.

10. A wine cabinet, characterized in that: It comprises the wine cabinet inner tank structure with air duct as described in any one of claims 1-9.