Refrigeration appliance

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration appliances, in particular to a refrigeration appliance, which comprises a storage chamber, the two side walls limit the storage chamber in the width direction; the mounting structures are respectively positioned on the two side walls and comprise mounting notches; the storage tray is supported by the mounting structure so as to be arranged in the storage chamber; the decoration strip assembly is connected with the storage tray and is provided with an accommodating cavity for accommodating functional parts of the refrigeration appliance; the end covers are located at the two ends of the decoration strip assembly, and each end cover is provided with a notch for containing part of the edge of the storage tray and a clamping structure which is at least partially located on the extension line of the containing cavity in the width direction and clamped into the installation notch. According to the embodiment of the utility model, not only are all parts of the end cover effectively utilized, but also the position of the mounting notch for the clamping structure to be clamped in on the side wall is equivalent to the mounting position of a conventional decorative strip assembly which does not need to contain a functional component in the depth direction, so that the design complexity and the cost of the refrigeration appliance are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration appliances, in particular to a refrigeration appliance. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, people's requirements for refrigeration appliances (such as household refrigerators, etc.) are no longer limited to refrigeration and preservation functions. They also hope that refrigeration appliances can provide a more humane and convenient use experience. For this reason, refrigeration appliances are usually provided with storage shelves to facilitate the storage and retrieval of items. Storage shelves can usually include conventional decorative strips for snapping into the side walls of the refrigeration appliance or special decorative strips that additionally accommodate functional components (such as lighting strips), but such special decorative strips are more prominent in the depth direction of the refrigeration appliance due to the presence of an additional accommodating cavity. For example, under the premise of leaving a basic gap in the depth direction for the smooth circulation of cooling air, the storage shelves with special decorative strips and the storage shelves with conventional decorative strips have a large difference in the installation position of the side walls. The greater the difference, the higher the design complexity and cost of the refrigeration appliance.

[0003] Therefore, there is still a practical demand for further improvement in the decorative strip assembly of the storage shelf of the refrigeration appliance. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the embodiment of the utility model is to provide an improved refrigeration appliance, comprising: a storage chamber; two side walls that bound the storage chamber in the width direction of the refrigeration appliance; mounting structures respectively located on the two side walls, the mounting structures comprising mounting recesses; a storage shelf, the storage shelf being configured to be supported by the mounting structures to be placed in the storage chamber; and a decorative strip assembly connected to the storage shelf, wherein the decorative strip assembly has: a receiving cavity configured to receive functional components of the refrigeration appliance; and end caps located at both ends of the decorative strip assembly, wherein each end cap has: a notch configured to receive a portion of the edge of the storage shelf; and a snap-fit ​​structure at least partially located on the extension line of the receiving cavity in the width direction, the snap-fit ​​structure being configured to snap into the mounting recess. Thus, the end cap is configured to have both a notch for receiving a portion of the edge of the storage shelf and a snap-fit ​​structure snapped into the mounting recess. This configuration design integrates multiple functions to a high degree on the end cap, so that all parts of the end cap are effectively utilized. On this basis, the snap-fitting structure is further located at least partially on the extension line of the accommodating cavity in the width direction, so that the position of the installation recess on the side wall for the snap-fitting structure to be inserted is equivalent to the installation position of a conventional trim assembly that does not need to accommodate functional components in the depth direction, thereby reducing the design complexity and cost of the refrigeration appliance.

[0005] According to an optional embodiment, the decorative strip assembly has a main body member that defines the accommodating cavity, the end cover includes a connecting portion connected to the end of the main body member, and the snap-fit ​​structure and the connecting portion are flush on the side away from the storage shelf. Thus, the flush design of the snap-fit ​​structure and the connecting portion can further reduce the difference in the installation position of the side wall from that of a conventional decorative strip, so that the snap-fit ​​structure can be snapped into the installation recess for installing a conventional decorative strip.

[0006] According to an optional embodiment, the refrigerating appliance includes a rear wall that bounds the storage chamber in the depth direction of the refrigerating appliance, the decorative strip assembly is located on a side of the storage shelf facing the rear wall, and a gap is formed between the decorative strip assembly and the rear wall. Thus, even if the decorative strip assembly faces the rear wall, the snap-fit ​​structure can still ensure that the decorative strip assembly as a whole meets the basic requirement of maintaining a certain distance from the rear wall or the air duct cover of the refrigerating appliance.

[0007] According to an optional embodiment, the maximum height of the snap-fit ​​structure is less than the height of the accommodating cavity. Thus, the size of the mounting recess into which the snap-fit ​​structure is inserted can be reduced accordingly, making it not much different from the mounting recess for installing a conventional trim strip, thereby realizing the possibility of the two sharing the same mounting recess.

[0008] According to an optional embodiment, the connection portion includes a first portion, and the first portion is configured to overlap the end of the main body. Thus, the overlapping connection method can significantly increase the connection area and improve the connection reliability.

[0009] According to an optional embodiment, the main body includes a receiving groove, and the receiving groove is configured to receive the entire edge of the storage shelf facing the rear wall together with the notch. Thus, the entire edge of the shelf is wrapped, preventing the shelf from shaking and being damaged when subjected to force, and can well hide the edge of the shelf, thereby improving the overall aesthetics.

[0010] According to an optional embodiment, the snap-fit ​​structure is independent of the connecting portion and connected to each other in the width direction, thereby ensuring that the function of the end cap connecting to the main body and the function of snapping into the installation recess are independent of each other and will not affect each other.

[0011] According to an optional embodiment, the connection portion of the end cap is seamlessly connected to the end of the main body, thereby preventing water vapor in the refrigeration appliance from invading the accommodating cavity and damaging the functional components therein, especially when the functional components are live components.

[0012] According to an optional embodiment, the main body includes a clamping portion that limits the accommodating groove, and the connecting portion includes a second portion connected to the first portion in the depth direction of the refrigerating appliance, and the second portion is configured to overlap the clamping portion. In this way, not only can the main body and the end cover be accurately positioned, the assembly accuracy and efficiency can be improved, but also the connection strength can be further improved.

[0013] According to an optional embodiment, the snap-fit ​​structure has a shape that is retracted in the height direction of the refrigerating appliance relative to the main body and / or the connecting portion. Thus, on the one hand, the overall height of the snap-fit ​​structure can be reduced, so that the size of the mounting recess can be reduced accordingly, so that it is not much different from the mounting recess for mounting conventional trim strips; on the other hand, the material of the snap-fit ​​structure is saved, the volume of the mounting structure is minimized, and the volume ratio of the storage room is increased.

[0014] According to an optional embodiment, the first part has at least one rib on the side facing the end of the main body member, which is clamped with the end. Therefore, when the end cap and the main body member are assembled, the rib can play a role of alignment and temporary fixation, preventing the two from sliding relative to each other during assembly; and because the rib is connected to the end of the main body member by clamping, the assembly process can be completed simply and quickly, and the rib can also play a role of strengthening the connection strength after assembly.

[0015] According to an optional embodiment, the mounting structure includes a limiting protrusion facing the mounting recess, and the engaging structure has a recessed portion matching the limiting protrusion. Thus, by providing the limiting protrusion and the recessed portion that match each other, the position of the decorative strip assembly after installation can be well limited to avoid shaking or falling off due to the load-bearing of the storage shelf during actual use; at the same time, the cooperation between the recessed portion and the limiting protrusion can also accurately position the decorative strip assembly to ensure the consistency of the final installation position of the storage shelf.

[0016] According to an optional embodiment, in the depth direction of the refrigeration appliance, the edge of the shelf is arranged outside the limiting protrusion and / or the recessed portion. Thus, on the one hand, the material of the shelf is reduced, and on the other hand, the edge of the shelf is prevented from colliding or scratching with the limiting protrusion that is easily deformed, thereby protecting the components from being damaged.

[0017] According to an optional embodiment, the limiting protrusion includes a first limiting slope and a second limiting slope, and the recessed portion has a first slope opposite to the first limiting slope and a second slope opposite to the second limiting slope, wherein the first slope is constructed as a limiting surface to prevent the locking structure from coming out of the mounting recess, wherein: the distance between the second slope and the second limiting slope is smaller than the distance between the bottom surface of the recessed portion and the most convex part of the limiting protrusion; and / or the distance between the second slope and the second limiting slope is smaller than the distance between the first slope and the first limiting slope, and the area of ​​the second slope is larger than the area of ​​the first slope; and / or the second slope is located above the slot. Therefore, by making the distance between the second inclined surface and the second limiting inclined surface smaller than the distance between the bottom surface of the recessed portion and the most convex part of the limiting protrusion, it is ensured that even if the refrigeration appliance is subjected to impact during transportation or use, the second inclined surface will collide with the second limiting inclined surface first, rather than the most convex part which is extremely easy to deform colliding with the snap-fit ​​structure of the end cover. In this way, at least the most convex part which is extremely easy to deform is protected, and the possibility of its unexpected deformation due to impact is reduced; by making the distance between the second inclined surface and the second limiting inclined surface smaller than the distance between the first inclined surface and the first limiting inclined surface and the area of ​​the second inclined surface is larger than the area of ​​the first inclined surface, the second inclined surface with a large area can be used to effectively disperse the impact force and reduce the risk of stress concentration; by making the second inclined surface located above the notch of the edge of the part accommodating the storage shelf, not only the impact resistance effect is improved, but also the structure of the end cover is ensured to be more reasonable and compact.

[0018] According to an optional embodiment, the end cover is configured to allow the engaging structure to not contact the wall surface of the mounting structure in the mounting recess. Thus, sufficient space for movement is reserved for the engaging structure in the mounting recess, which is beneficial for the engaging structure to be inserted and improves the assembly smoothness, and provides a certain buffer margin for the vibration generated by the refrigeration appliance during transportation, so that the engaging structure will not be violently scraped against the wall surface due to vibration, and the protective components are not easily damaged.

[0019] According to an optional embodiment, the engaging structure has a retracting portion in the direction of the disassembly movement toward the storage shelf, and the retracting portion is retracted away from the wall surface of the mounting structure. Thus, the possibility of the engaging structure and the wall surface of the mounting structure being scratched or collided during disassembly is reduced, and the protective component is not easily damaged.

[0020] According to an optional embodiment, the mounting structure includes an upper wall and a lower wall that bound the mounting recess in the height direction of the refrigerating appliance, and the limiting protrusion is located on the upper wall. Thus, the limiting protrusion is arranged on the upper wall instead of the lower wall, so that the limiting protrusion that is easy to deform is protected from pressure that may come from the direction of gravity, and it is also convenient for the locking structure to be installed in the mounting recess.

[0021] According to an optional embodiment, the overall height of the engaging structure is less than the height between the limiting protrusion and the lower wall. Thus, during assembly and disassembly, the engaging structure will not interfere with the lower wall, thereby improving the smoothness of assembly and disassembly and reducing the assembly precision requirement to a certain extent.

[0022] According to an optional embodiment, the lower wall is horizontally constructed. Thus, the straight lower wall is easy to demould in the mold, which is beneficial to reduce the complexity of the mold and improve the efficiency of injection molding.

[0023] According to an optional embodiment, the snap-fit ​​structure has a cavity inside that is not connected to the notch and / or the accommodating cavity. Therefore, such a cavity not only reduces the amount of material of the snap-fit ​​structure, but also reduces the wall thickness to a certain extent to prevent the formation of shrinkage marks; on the other hand, the non-connected design also ensures the overall strength of the snap-fit ​​structure.

[0024] According to an optional embodiment, the snap-fit ​​structure has at least one supporting rib located in the cavity, wherein: in the height direction, the supporting rib extends through the entire snap-fit ​​structure; and / or in the width direction, the supporting rib extends through the entire snap-fit ​​structure; and / or in the depth direction, the supporting rib is arranged adjacent to the first inclined surface; and / or the projection of the cavity in the depth direction does not exceed the height area of ​​the notch. Thus, such supporting ribs can effectively improve the overall rigidity and strength of the snap-fit ​​structure in the height direction and / or the width direction, ensuring the reliability of use; since the first inclined surface is used as a stopper to prevent the snap-fit ​​structure from coming out of the installation notch, it is the stress point of the entire snap-fit ​​structure, and the supporting rib is used to support the area where the first inclined surface is located, thereby improving the stress performance here; by having the cavity be smaller in height than the height area of ​​the notch, it can be beneficial to the strength and molding manufacturing of the snap-fit ​​structure.

[0025] According to an optional embodiment, the refrigeration appliance includes an inner liner, and the two side walls of the refrigeration appliance and the mounting structure are integrally formed on the inner liner. Thus, on the one hand, the assembly process of the refrigeration appliance is simplified, and the production efficiency is improved; on the other hand, the possibility of installing different decorative strip components on the same inner liner is provided, which significantly reduces the design and production costs of the inner liner.

[0026] According to an optional embodiment, the end cover is constructed as an integrally formed part, thereby improving the overall structural strength and reliability of the end cover, simplifying the assembly process, and reducing production costs.

[0027] According to an optional embodiment, the end cover is configured to close the accommodating cavity. Thus, when the accommodating cavity is configured to be open at both ends, the accommodating cavity is advantageously closed to protect the functional components inside the accommodating cavity.

[0028] According to an optional embodiment, the functional component is a light bar. Thus, the decorative strip assembly is used to protect the light bar, provide lighting for the interior of the storage compartment, and enhance the user experience.

[0029] According to an optional embodiment, the storage shelf is constructed as light-guiding glass. Thus, when there is a light source in the storage room, a transparent and bright storage space is created, thereby improving the aesthetics of the storage room.

[0030] According to an optional embodiment, the refrigeration appliance is configured as a household refrigerator. Thus, as a refrigeration appliance, this household refrigerator particularly has the advantages mentioned in the above embodiments.

[0031] According to an optional embodiment, the storage chamber is configured as a refrigerating chamber or a freezing chamber. Thus, the advantages mentioned in the above embodiments can be effectively applied to the refrigerating chamber or the freezing chamber. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the principles, features and advantages of the present invention can be better understood. The accompanying drawings include:

[0033] Figure 1 A perspective view of a refrigeration appliance according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0034] Figure 2 A perspective view of an inner container of a refrigeration appliance according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0035] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 A is a partial enlarged view shown;

[0036] Figure 4 Shows Figure 3 B is a partial enlarged view shown;

[0037] Figure 5 A perspective view of an assembly of a shelf and a trim strip assembly of a refrigeration appliance according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0038] Figure 6 An exploded perspective view of a shelf and a trim assembly of a refrigeration appliance according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0039] Figure 7 Shows Figure 5 The enlarged view of the C part is shown;

[0040] Figure 8 A separate stereoscopic view of an end cap of a trim strip assembly of a refrigeration appliance according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0041] Fig. 9 Shows from Figure 8 A separate stereogram of the end cap viewed from a viewing direction D;

[0042] Fig.10 Shown along Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view taken along the cutting line EE of ;

[0043] Fig.11 Separately shown Fig.10 A cross-sectional view of the end cap and mounting structure shown;

[0044] Fig.12 An assembly perspective view of another storage tray and another decorative strip assembly that can share a mounting recess with the storage tray and decorative strip assembly of a refrigeration appliance according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0045] Fig.13 Shows Fig.12 An enlarged view of the F portion shown; and

[0046] Fig.14 Shows Fig.12 and Fig.13 Another storage shelf and another trim assembly shown are Fig.10 Similar schematic cross-sectional view.

[0047] Reference numerals:

[0048] 1000: refrigeration appliance; 1001: storage chamber; 900: installation structure; 901: convex rib; 910: installation notch; 920: limiting protrusion; 921: first limiting inclined plane; 922: second limiting inclined plane; 923: most convex part; 930: upper wall; 940: lower wall; 950: back wall; 800: liner; 810: side wall; 820: back wall; 700: storage shelf; 701: edge; 700': another storage shelf; 600: decorative strip assembly; 600': another decorative strip assembly; 601: accommodating cavity; 602: end cover; 1 00: notch; 200: snap-fit ​​structure; 610: main body; 611: accommodating groove; 612: clamping part; 613: end; 300: connecting part; 310: first part; 311: rib; 320: second part; 230: supporting rib; 220: cavity; 210: recessed part; 211: first inclined surface; 212: second inclined surface; 213: bottom surface; 201: retracted part; h1: spacing; h2: spacing; h3: spacing; m1: section; m2: section; m3: section; x: width direction; y: height direction; z: depth direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial technical effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention will be further described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and multiple exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than to limit the scope of protection of the present invention, and that the various embodiments may share the same view or multiple views for description, but all features appearing in the same view cannot be interpreted as features that must be possessed by an embodiment.

[0050] Before starting the description, it should be pointed out that, for the sake of convenience, this article may use directional terms or direction terms for description, which are relative to the normal use state of the refrigeration appliance (especially the household refrigerator). Those skilled in the art can clearly understand this from the description of the utility model without causing any confusion. In this case, the directional terms and direction terms should not be simply interpreted as the directional or direction in any state. In other words, the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "longitudinal", "horizontal", "high", "front", "back" and the like in the description of the utility model indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific directional, be constructed and operated in a specific directional position, and cannot be understood as a limitation to the utility model.

[0051] For ease of understanding, the description in the background technology section of the utility model can be reviewed or recalled here. One of the purposes of the utility model is to provide an improved refrigeration appliance, comprising: a storage chamber; two side walls that bound the storage chamber in the width direction of the refrigeration appliance; mounting structures respectively located on the two side walls, the mounting structures comprising mounting recesses; a storage shelf, the storage shelf being configured to be supported by the mounting structure to be placed in the storage chamber; and a trim assembly connected to the storage shelf, wherein the trim assembly has: a receiving cavity configured to receive functional components of the refrigeration appliance; and end caps located at both ends of the trim assembly, wherein each end cap has: a notch configured to receive a portion of the edge of the storage shelf; and a snap-fit ​​structure at least partially located on an extension line of the receiving cavity in the width direction, the snap-fit ​​structure being configured to snap into the mounting recess. Therefore, the end cover is provided with notches for accommodating the edge of the shelf portion and a snap-fit ​​structure that is snapped into the installation recess. This configuration design integrates multiple functions to a high degree on the end cover component, so that all parts of the end cover are effectively utilized. On this basis, the snap-fit ​​structure is further located at least partially on the extension line of the accommodating cavity in the width direction, so that the position of the installation recess on the side wall for the snap-fit ​​structure to be snapped into is equivalent to the installation position of a conventional trim assembly that does not need to accommodate functional components in the depth direction, thereby reducing the design complexity and cost of the refrigeration appliance.

[0052] Exemplary embodiments of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0053] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a refrigeration appliance 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein an xyz coordinate system of the refrigeration appliance 1000 is schematically shown. As shown in the figure, x represents the width direction of the refrigeration appliance 1000, y represents the height direction of the refrigeration appliance 1000, and z represents the depth direction extending from the outside to the inside of the refrigeration appliance 1000. For clarity, the following drawings are basically referred to as Figure 1 The xyz coordinate system shown is displayed and described. Figure 1 The refrigeration appliance 1000 shown can be configured as a household refrigerator and exemplarily includes two upper and lower storage chambers 1001, which can be configured as a refrigerator or a freezer. Figure 1 The upper storage chamber 1001 schematically shown is described as an example, but it should be understood that the refrigeration appliance 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may also have only one or other number of storage chambers 1001, and the storage shelf and trim assembly described below may be applicable to each storage chamber 1001. Here, the refrigeration appliance 1000 includes two side walls 810 ( Figure 1 Due to the viewing angle, only one of the side walls 810 is schematically shown. The refrigeration appliance 1000 includes an inner liner 800, and the two side walls 810 can be integrally formed on the inner liner 800 or constructed separately from the inner liner 800. Next, the side wall 810 is integrally formed on the inner liner 800 as an example for description.

[0054] Figure 2 FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an inner container 800 of a refrigeration appliance 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 As shown, the refrigeration appliance 1000 includes mounting structures 900 respectively located on two side walls 810, and each mounting structure 900 includes a mounting recess 910. Due to the perspective, only one of the side walls 810 and the mounting structure 900 thereon and the corresponding mounting recess 910 are schematically shown here. Preferably, the mounting structure 900 and the side wall 810 where it is located are also integrally formed on the inner container 800. Figure 2 It can be seen that the refrigeration appliance 1000 further includes a shelf 700 and a trim assembly 600 connected to the shelf 700. The shelf 700 is supported by one of the mounting structures 900 so as to be horizontally placed in the storage chamber 1001. Figure 2 Although the storage tray 700 blocks the mounting structure 900 supporting it, it can be seen from another vacant mounting structure 900 schematically shown above that the mounting structure 900 may include ribs 901, so that the storage tray 700 can be supported on both sides of the storage chamber 1001. In the height direction y, the mounting recess 910 preferably has a lower depth than the ribs 901. Figure 2 It can also be seen that the refrigeration appliance 1000 includes a rear wall 820 that bounds the storage chamber 1001 in the depth direction z, and the rear wall 820 can be configured as a duct cover, for example, wherein the decorative strip assembly 600 is located on the side of the storage shelf 700 facing the rear wall 820 and a gap is formed between the decorative strip assembly 600 and the rear wall 820. In an embodiment not shown in the drawings, the decorative strip assembly 600 can also be located on the side of the storage shelf 700 away from the rear wall 820. Here, the storage shelf 700 is preferably configured as a light-guiding glass plate.

[0055] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 A is a partial enlarged view shown; Figure 4 Shows Figure 3 B is a partial enlarged view shown; Figure 5 FIG. 1 shows an assembled perspective view of a storage shelf 700 and a decorative strip assembly 600 of a refrigeration appliance 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6FIG. 1 shows an exploded perspective view of a storage shelf 700 and a decorative strip assembly 600 of a refrigeration appliance 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein, in order to clearly show the relationship between the components, Figure 6 The components are not shown in correct proportion and only some of the components are shown schematically; Figure 7 Shows Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of C is shown.

[0056] like Figure 6 Combination Figure 5 As shown, the trim assembly 600 has a receiving cavity 601, which can be configured as a long strip, for receiving certain functional components of the refrigeration appliance 1000, such as a light bar or a light guide bar or other light-emitting components. The trim assembly 600 also has an end cap 602 at each end. When the receiving cavity 601 is configured to be open at both ends in the width direction x, the two end caps 602 can especially close the receiving cavity 601 at both ends. In an embodiment not shown in the drawings, the receiving cavity 601 can also be configured not to be open on both sides, that is, at least one end thereof is closed in the middle area of ​​the trim assembly 600, whereby at least one end cap 602 optionally does not play a closing role, and the following mainly describes the example of the end cap 602 closing the receiving cavity 601. Figure 6 Only the right end cover 602 is schematically shown, but it should be understood that the accommodating chamber 601 has a symmetrical left end cover 602 at the left end. Figure 6 It can also be seen that the end cap 602 has a notch 100, and the notch 100 is as shown in FIG. Figure 7 The portion of the edge 701 shown is used to accommodate the storage shelf 700. Figure 7 Combination Figure 6 It can be seen that the end cover 602 further includes a snap-fit ​​structure 200 at least partially located on the extension line of the accommodating cavity 601 in the width direction x, and the snap-fit ​​structure 200 is used to snap into the corresponding installation recess 910 (also shown in FIG. Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown).

[0057] from Figure 5 As can be seen from the assembly view of FIG. 6 , the trim assembly 600 includes a main body 610 and an end cap 602 at each end. The main body 610 defines a receiving cavity 601 inside. In order to better seal the receiving cavity 601, each end cap 602 has a connecting portion 300 connected to the end 613 of the main body 610, as shown in FIG. Figure 6 As shown, the connecting portion 300 may include a first portion 310 for closing the accommodating cavity 601 by overlapping the end 613 of the main body 610, that is, preferably as shown in FIG. Figure 7As shown, the corresponding end 613 of the main body 610 is wrapped from the outside. In another embodiment not shown, the first part 310 can also overlap the end 613 of the main body 610 from the inside, for example, partially inserted into the accommodating cavity 601. Figure 7 It can also be seen that the snap-fit ​​structure 200 is configured as a separate part relative to the connecting portion 300 and the two are connected to each other in the width direction x. Figure 7 Although not clearly shown due to the viewing angle, in this preferred embodiment, the engaging structure 200 and the connecting portion 300 (or its first portion 310) have sides flush with each other on the side away from the storage shelf 700. When the decorative strip assembly 600 is located on the side of the storage shelf 700 facing the rear wall 820, the engaging structure 200 and the connecting portion 300 (or its first portion 310) face the rear wall 820 with sides flush with each other.

[0058] like Figure 6 As shown, the main body 610 includes a receiving groove 611, combined with Figure 7 The receiving groove 611 and the notch 100 together receive the entire edge 701 of the storage tray 700. In a preferred embodiment, the main body 610 includes a clamping portion 612 that limits the receiving groove 611, and the connecting portion 300 of the end cover 602 includes a second portion 320 connected to the first portion 310 in the depth direction z, and the second portion 320 overlaps the clamping portion 612. Figure 6 The schematic diagram shows the sections of the edge 701 of the storage shelf 700 accommodated by the various components of the trim assembly 600, for example, the corresponding notches 100 of the left and right end covers 602 of the trim assembly 600 accommodate one m1 section on the left and right of the edge 701 respectively, and the accommodating groove 611 of the main body 610 of the trim assembly 600 accommodates the middle part of the edge 701 excluding the left and right m1 sections, that is, one m3 section and its left and right m2 sections, wherein the clamping portion 612 of the main body 610 itself and the second portion 320 of the corresponding connecting portion 300 of the left and right end covers 602 jointly accommodate the corresponding m2 sections in an overlapping manner.

[0059] Figure 8 FIG. 1 shows a separate perspective view of an end cap 602 of a trim strip assembly 600 of a refrigeration appliance 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 As shown, the end cap 602 is preferably constructed as an integrally formed part, for example, made of plastic. Figure 8 It can be seen that the snap-fit ​​structure 200 has a shape that is retracted in the height direction y relative to the connecting portion 300, that is, the overall height of the snap-fit ​​structure 200 only occupies a portion of the middle height of the connecting portion 300. Figure 7The snap-fit ​​structure 200 also has a shape that is retracted in the height direction y relative to the main body 610 and the accommodating cavity 601, that is, the overall height of the snap-fit ​​structure 200 only occupies a portion of the middle height of the main body 610. Figure 8 It can also be seen that the engaging structure 200 has a cavity 220 which is not connected to the slot 100 and / or the accommodating cavity 601. The projection of the cavity 220 in the depth direction z preferably does not exceed the height area of ​​the slot 100 (see also the following description). Fig.10 The snap-fit ​​structure 200 preferably further comprises at least one supporting rib 230 located in the cavity 220 , and the supporting rib 230 preferably extends through the entire snap-fit ​​structure 200 in the height direction y and / or the width direction x.

[0060] Fig. 9 Shows from Figure 8 A separate stereogram of the end cap 602 viewed from the viewing direction D. Fig. 9 It can be seen that the first part 310 and the second part 320 of the connecting portion 300 of the end cap 602 have at least one rib 311 in the first part 310, that is, on the side facing the end 613 of the main body 610. Fig. 9 The end cap 602 has two ribs 311 facing each other, and the ribs 311 are used to be inserted into the end 613 of the main body 610 so as to be tightly connected with the main body 610. Preferably, the connecting portion 300 of the end cap 602 and the end 613 of the main body 610 are seamlessly connected to each other, for example, by welding or bonding. Fig. 9 It can also be seen that the first portion 310 is not connected to the locking structure 200 because it needs to close the accommodating cavity 601 .

[0061] Fig.10 Shown along Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view of the section line EE of FIG. Fig.11 Will Fig.10 The cross-sectional views of the end cap 602 and the mounting structure 900 are shown separately, and for clarity, no cross-hatching is shown therein.

[0062] like Fig.10 Combination Figure 4 As shown, the mounting structure 900 includes a limiting protrusion 920, and the limiting protrusion 920 faces the mounting recess 910. Fig.10 Combination Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the engaging structure 200 has a recessed portion 210 that matches the limiting protrusion 920 .

[0063] from Fig.10It can be seen that in the depth direction z, the edge 701 of the storage shelf 700 or the storage shelf 700 as a whole is disposed further outward than the limiting protrusion 920 and the recessed portion 210 .

[0064] like Fig.11 Combination Fig.10 As shown, the limiting protrusion 920 of the mounting structure 900 includes a first limiting inclined surface 921 and a second limiting inclined surface 922, and the recessed portion 210 has a first inclined surface 211 opposite to the first limiting inclined surface 921 and a second inclined surface 212 opposite to the second limiting inclined surface 922, wherein the first inclined surface 211 is configured as a limiting surface to prevent the engaging structure 200 from coming out of the mounting recess 910. Fig.11 Combination Fig.10 As shown, the support rib 230 is preferably arranged adjacent to the first inclined surface 211, that is, in the area below the first inclined surface 211. When the engaging structure 200 of the end cover 602 is pulled outward by, for example, the storage tray 700 or the main body 610 (not shown here), the support rib 230 is preferably arranged adjacent to the first inclined surface 211, that is, in the area below the first inclined surface 211. Fig.10 and Fig.11 When the end cap 602 is pulled to the right, the first inclined surface 211 stops on the first limiting inclined surface 921 to prevent the end cap 602 from leaving the mounting recess 910. The support ribs 230 can advantageously improve the force bearing performance of the first inclined surface 211 here.

[0065] from Fig.10 Combination Fig.11It can be seen schematically that the distance h2 (for example 0.5 mm here) between the second inclined surface 212 and the second limiting inclined surface 922 is preferably smaller than the distance h3 (for example 1 mm here) between the bottom surface 213 of the recessed portion 210 and the most convex part 923 of the limiting protrusion 920. Therefore, during the transportation or use of the refrigeration appliance 1000, the refrigeration appliance 1000 may be subjected to vibration or impact, especially when the mounting structure 900 and its limiting protrusion 920 are integrally formed on the inner liner 800, the most convex part 923 of the limiting protrusion 920 constitutes the most easily deformed part of the inner liner 800, but by further moving this most easily deformed part away from the bottom surface 213 of the recessed portion 210 of the snap-fit ​​structure 200, at least the distance h3 between the two is greater than the distance h2 between the second inclined surface 212 of the snap-fit ​​structure 200 and the second limiting inclined surface 922 of the limiting protrusion 920, so that even if it is subjected to impact, the second inclined surface 212 collides with the second limiting inclined surface 922 first, rather than the most convex part 923 that is most easily deformed collides with the snap-fit ​​structure 200 of the end cover 602, so that at least the most convex part 923 that is most easily deformed is protected, and the possibility of it being subjected to unexpected deformation due to impact is reduced. Preferably, the distance h2 between the second inclined surface 212 and the second limiting inclined surface 922 is also smaller than the distance h1 between the first inclined surface 211 and the first limiting inclined surface 921, and the area of ​​the second inclined surface 212 is larger than the area of ​​the first inclined surface 211, thereby effectively dispersing the impact force that the second inclined surface 212 may first receive, reducing the risk of stress concentration. Fig.11 Combination Figure 8 It can be seen that the second inclined surface 212 is located above the notch 100 . Since the notch 100 accommodates a portion of the edge 701 of the storage shelf 700 , the impact resistance effect is further improved.

[0066] like Fig.11 Combination Figure 4 As shown, the mounting structure 900 includes an upper wall 930 and a lower wall 940 that bound the mounting recess 910 in the height direction y, and the limiting protrusion 920 is located on the upper wall 930. The mounting structure 900 also includes a back wall 950 connecting the upper wall 930 and the lower wall 940. Figure 4 and Fig.11 It can be seen that the lower wall 940 is horizontally constructed, that is, substantially along a plane formed by the width direction x and the depth direction z. Fig.10It can be seen that the end cap 602 is configured to allow the snap-fit ​​structure 200 to not contact any wall surface of the mounting structure 900 (here, the upper wall 930, the lower wall 940, and the back wall 950) in the mounting recess 910. It should be understood that the snap-fit ​​structure 200 may also contact a wall surface of the mounting structure 900 (here, for example, the back wall 950), depending on the specific location where the user places the storage tray 700 together with the trim assembly 600 in the storage chamber 1001 or the strength used to place it.

[0067] like Fig.11 Combination Fig.10 As shown, the engaging structure 200 has a retracting portion 201 in the direction of the disassembly movement toward the storage shelf 700, and the retracting portion 201 is retracted away from the wall surface of the mounting structure 900. Fig.10 and Fig.11 Since the storage shelf 700 needs to be disassembled by first rotating it counterclockwise and then pulling it outward together with the decorative strip assembly 600, the retraction portion 201 has a shape that retracts away from the wall of the mounting structure 900, and the locking structure 200 is prevented from unexpectedly colliding with the wall of the mounting structure 900, such as colliding with its lower wall 940, during this disassembly process.

[0068] from Fig.10 It can also be seen that the overall height of the engaging structure 200 is smaller than the height between the limiting protrusion 920 (or its most convex portion 923 ) and the lower wall 940 , thereby allowing the engaging structure 200 to be smoothly placed into the installation recess 910 .

[0069] Fig.12 An assembly perspective view of another storage tray 700 ′ and another decorative strip assembly 600 ′ that can share the mounting recess 910 with the storage tray 700 and the decorative strip assembly 600 of the refrigeration appliance 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is shown; Fig.13 Shows Fig.12 The enlarged view of the F part is shown; Fig.14 Shows Fig.12 and Fig.13 Another storage shelf 700' and another trim assembly 600' are shown with Fig.10 Similar schematic cross-sectional view.

[0070] from Figure 12 to Figure 14 and Figure 5 , Figure 7 as well as Fig.10It can be seen from the comparison that the storage shelf 700 and the trim strip assembly 600 with the accommodating cavity 601 of the refrigerating appliance 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment of the utility model can share the same mounting recess 910 with another trim strip assembly 600' without the accommodating cavity and another storage shelf 700' matched therewith. In particular, when the mounting structure 900 and its mounting recess 910 are both formed on the inner liner 800 together with the side wall 810, the same inner liner can be compatible with the installation of different types of shelves and trim strip assemblies, which significantly reduces the types and replacement frequency of the inner liner molds and saves production costs.

[0071] Although specific embodiments have been described above, these embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, even when only a single embodiment is described with respect to specific features. The feature examples provided in the present disclosure are intended to be illustrative, not limiting, unless otherwise expressly stated. In specific implementations, multiple features may be combined with one another where technically feasible, depending on actual needs. Various substitutions, changes, and modifications may also be conceived without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A refrigeration appliance, characterized in that: The refrigeration appliance (1000) comprises: Storage room (1001); Two side walls (810) that bound the storage chamber (1001) in the width direction (x) of the refrigeration appliance (1000); A mounting structure (900) located on the two side walls (810), respectively, wherein the mounting structure (900) comprises a mounting recess (910); a storage shelf (700), the storage shelf (700) being configured to be supported by the mounting structure (900) so as to be placed in the storage chamber (1001); and a decorative strip assembly (600) connected to the storage shelf (700), Wherein, the trim strip assembly (600) comprises: an accommodating cavity (601), the accommodating cavity (601) being configured to accommodate functional components of the refrigerating appliance (1000); and End caps (602) located at both ends of the trim assembly (600), Wherein, each end cap (602) has: a notch (100) configured to receive a portion of an edge (701) of the storage tray (700); and A snap-fit ​​structure (200) at least partially located on an extension line of the accommodating cavity (601) in the width direction (x), the snap-fit ​​structure (200) being configured to snap into the installation recess (910).

2. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The decorative strip assembly (600) comprises a main body (610) that bounds the accommodating cavity (601), the end cover (602) comprises a connecting portion (300) connected to an end (613) of the main body (610), and the snap-fit ​​structure (200) is flush with the connecting portion (300) on a side away from the storage shelf (700); and / or The refrigerating appliance (1000) comprises a rear wall (820) which bounds the storage chamber (1001) in the depth direction (z) of the refrigerating appliance (1000), the decorative strip assembly (600) is located on a side of the storage shelf (700) facing the rear wall (820), and a gap is formed between the decorative strip assembly (600) and the rear wall (820); and / or The maximum height of the locking structure (200) is smaller than the height of the accommodating cavity (601).

3. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting portion (300) includes a first portion (310), wherein the first portion (310) is configured to overlap an end (613) of the main body (610); and / or The main body (610) comprises a receiving groove (611), and the receiving groove (611) is configured to receive, together with the notch (100), the entire edge (701) of the storage shelf (700) facing the rear wall (820); and / or The snap-fitting structures (200) are independent of the connecting portion (300) and are connected to each other in the width direction (x); and / or The connecting portion (300) of the end cover (602) is seamlessly connected to the end (613) of the main body (610).

4. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main body (610) comprises a clamping portion (612) that limits the accommodating groove (611), the connecting portion (300) comprises a second portion (320) connected to the first portion (310) in the depth direction (z) of the refrigerating appliance (1000), and the second portion (320) is configured to overlap the clamping portion (612); and / or The snap-fit ​​structure (200) has a shape that is retracted in the height direction (y) of the refrigeration appliance (1000) relative to the main body (610) and / or the connecting portion (300); and / or The first part (310) has at least one rib (311) on a side facing the end (613) of the main body (610) and is clamped with the end (613).

5. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting structure (900) comprises a limiting protrusion (920) facing the mounting recess (910), and the engaging structure (200) comprises a recessed portion (210) matching the limiting protrusion (920).

6. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that: In the depth direction (z) of the refrigeration appliance (1000), the edge (701) of the storage shelf (700) is arranged outwardly relative to the limiting protrusion (920) and / or the recessed portion (210).

7. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting protrusion (920) comprises a first limiting inclined surface (921) and a second limiting inclined surface (922), the recessed portion (210) comprises a first inclined surface (211) opposite to the first limiting inclined surface (921) and a second inclined surface (212) opposite to the second limiting inclined surface (922), wherein the first inclined surface (211) is configured as a limiting surface that prevents the engaging structure (200) from coming out of the mounting recess (910), wherein: The distance between the second inclined surface (212) and the second limiting inclined surface (922) is smaller than the distance between the bottom surface (213) of the recessed portion (210) and the most convex part (923) of the limiting protrusion (920); and / or The distance between the second inclined surface (212) and the second limiting inclined surface (922) is smaller than the distance between the first inclined surface (211) and the first limiting inclined surface (921), and the area of ​​the second inclined surface (212) is larger than the area of ​​the first inclined surface (211); and / or The second inclined surface (212) is located above the notch (100).

8. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end cover (602) is configured to allow the engaging structure (200) to be in the mounting recess (910) without contacting a wall surface of the mounting structure (900); and / or The engaging structure (200) has a retracting portion (201) in the direction of the disassembly movement toward the storage shelf (700), and the retracting portion (201) is retracted away from the wall surface of the mounting structure (900).

9. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting structure (900) comprises an upper wall (930) and a lower wall (940) which limit the mounting recess (910) in the height direction (y) of the refrigeration appliance (1000), and the limiting protrusion (920) is located on the upper wall (930).

10. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 9, characterized in that: The overall height of the engaging structure (200) is smaller than the height between the limiting protrusion (920) and the lower wall (940); and / or The lower wall (940) is horizontally configured.

11. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​structure (200) has a cavity (220) inside that is not connected to the notch (100) and / or the accommodating cavity (601).

12. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 11, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​structure (200) has at least one supporting rib (230) located in the cavity (220), wherein: In the height direction (y), the support rib (230) extends through the entire snap-fit ​​structure (200); and / or In the width direction (x), the support rib (230) extends through the entire snap-fit ​​structure (200); and / or In the depth direction (z), the support rib (230) is arranged adjacent to the first inclined surface (211); and / or The projection of the cavity (220) in the depth direction (z) does not exceed the height area of ​​the notch (100).

13. The refrigeration appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The refrigeration appliance (1000) comprises an inner liner (800), and two side walls (810) of the refrigeration appliance (1000) and the mounting structure (900) are integrally formed on the inner liner (800); and / or The end cover (602) is constructed as an integrally formed part; and / or The end cover (602) is configured to close the accommodating cavity (601).

14. The refrigeration appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The functional component is a light bar; and / or The storage shelf (700) is constructed as a light-guiding glass plate; and / or The refrigeration appliance (1000) is configured as a household refrigerator; and / or The storage chamber (1001) is configured as a refrigerating chamber or a freezing chamber.

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