Refrigerator and kettle for refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of refrigeration and freezing, in particular to a refrigerator and a kettle for the refrigerator. At present, a kettle in an existing refrigerator needs to be taken out of the refrigerator for adding water, and inconvenience is brought. Therefore, the utility model provides the kettle for the refrigerator, which comprises a kettle body, a kettle cover and a water injection box. The kettle body has an opening; the kettle cover is used for covering the opening; the water injection box is in sliding connection with the kettle cover in the horizontal direction so as to slide in or out of the kettle cover; the water injection box is provided with a water injection opening and a water drainage opening, the water injection opening is used for receiving liquid, and the water drainage opening is used for discharging the liquid in the water injection box into the kettle body. The utility model overcomes the technical problems.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of refrigeration and freezing, in particular to a refrigerator and a kettle used in the refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of technology, people have higher and higher requirements for refrigerators. In order to meet the daily needs of users for cold drinking water, a kettle is usually set in the refrigerator compartment. However, when the kettle needs to be refilled with water, due to structural limitations, the kettle often needs to be taken out of the refrigerator, the kettle lid can be opened, and then the kettle is refilled with water, which is less convenient. Utility Model Content

[0003] One object of the utility model is to provide a kettle for a refrigerator which is convenient for adding water.

[0004] A further object of the present invention is to conveniently open or close the kettle lid.

[0005] In particular, the utility model provides a kettle for a refrigerator.

[0006] Kettle includes:

[0007] The pot body has an open mouth;

[0008] A pot lid, used to cover the opening;

[0009] The water filling box is slidably connected with the pot cover in a horizontal direction so as to slide into or out of the pot cover;

[0010] The water filling box has a water filling port and a water discharge port. The water filling port is used to receive liquid, and the water discharge port is used to discharge the liquid in the water filling box into the kettle body.

[0011] Furthermore, the pot lid has a accommodating cavity, a pull-out opening located at the front side of the accommodating cavity, and a bottom opening located at the bottom side of the accommodating cavity, so that the water filling box can slide into or out of the accommodating cavity through the pull-out opening, and the liquid discharged from the water filling box can enter the pot body through the bottom opening.

[0012] Furthermore, the kettle cover is provided with a sliding guide structure on the side wall of the accommodating cavity, and the water filling box is provided with a guiding matching structure matching with the sliding guide structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the sliding guide structure is a guide rail, which is arranged on the inner side of the pull-out opening along the pulling direction, and the guide matching structure of the water filling box is a guide groove, so that the water filling box can achieve sliding connection through the matching of the guide rail and the guide groove.

[0014] Further, the pot cover comprises:

[0015] The locking component is arranged on the rear side wall of the kettle cover and is configured to fix the water filling box after the water filling box is pushed into the kettle cover.

[0016] Furthermore, the locking component is a push-type buckle switch, and a buckle matching the push-type buckle switch is provided on the water filling box, so that the water filling box is connected to the locking component through the buckle.

[0017] Further, the kettle for the refrigerator also includes:

[0018] The cross beam has a buckle in the middle and is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the pulling direction of the water filling box. The cross beam is fixedly connected to the bottom wall edge of the water filling box close to the rear side wall, so that the water filling box can be stably locked and fixed.

[0019] Furthermore, one side of the kettle body is protruding to form a diversion nozzle, so as to converge and drain the liquid when pouring the liquid using the kettle;

[0020] An opening is provided on the left side wall of the kettle body, and an annular baffle is provided below the opening. The baffle fits with the guide nozzle to prevent the liquid from flowing back into the kettle body when the kettle is used to pour the liquid.

[0021] Further, the pot cover comprises:

[0022] A water pumping pipe, the first end of which extends to the bottom of the kettle body, and the second end of which extends to the side wall of the kettle cover, is used to enable an external water pump to extract liquid from the kettle; a plug interface is provided at the end of the second end of the water pumping pipe for connecting to an external pipeline.

[0023] The utility model provides a refrigerator, comprising:

[0024] Box;

[0025] The door body is installed on the box body;

[0026] The kettle is detachably arranged on the door body or the box body, and the kettle is any of the kettles mentioned above.

[0027] The utility model relates to a kettle for a refrigerator. Since a water filling box is slidably connected with the kettle cover in a horizontal direction, the water filling box has a water filling port and a water discharge port. The water filling port is used to receive liquid. Therefore, the water filling box can be slid into or out of the kettle cover, so that water can be added to the kettle without moving the kettle.

[0028] Furthermore, the kettle cover of the utility model comprises a locking component, which is arranged on the rear side wall of the kettle cover and is used to fix the water filling box after the water filling box is pushed into the kettle cover, so that water is spilled out of the kettle when the refrigerator door is opened or closed.

[0029] Based on the detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention in combination with the accompanying drawings below, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other purposes, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of a kettle provided according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Side view of the kettle;

[0033] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a water filling box in a kettle according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0034] Figure 4 is along Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view taken along the cutting line AA in FIG.

[0035] Figure 5 is a bottom view of a kettle according to an embodiment of the utility model with the kettle body omitted;

[0036] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of a kettle provided according to an embodiment of the utility model, Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A side view of a kettle 100. The kettle 100 may generally include a kettle body 110, a kettle cover 120 and a water filling box 130. The kettle body 110 is used to hold and store liquid, and the liquid may be water or a beverage or other daily drink. The kettle body 110 has an opening 111, and the kettle cover 120 is used to cover the opening 111 to prevent the liquid stored in the kettle body 110 from spilling out.

[0038] Figure 31 is a schematic diagram of a water injection box 130 in a kettle 100 according to an embodiment of the utility model. The water injection box 130 is slidably connected to the kettle cover 120 in the horizontal direction to slide into or out of the kettle cover 120. The water injection box 130 has a water injection port 131 and a water discharge port 132. The water injection port 131 is used to receive liquid, and the water discharge port 132 is used to discharge the liquid in the water injection box 130 into the kettle body 110. When the kettle 100 needs to be filled with liquid, it is only necessary to slide the water injection box 130 out of the kettle cover 120, and then inject the liquid into the water injection box 130 through the water injection port 131 of the water injection box 130. The liquid flows in the water injection box 130 and flows out from the water discharge port 132 in the water injection box 130 to the kettle body 110. The water injection box 130 is slid into the pot cover 120, and the water injection box 130 can cover the water injection port 131 to prevent the liquid in the pot body 110 from spilling out of the water injection port 131. In other embodiments, the water injection box 130 can also be arranged at a certain angle to the horizontal plane, so that the liquid can flow more smoothly when passing through the water injection box 130.

[0039] Figure 4 is along Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view taken along the cutting line AA in FIG. Figure 5 It is a bottom view of a kettle 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention without the kettle body 110. In some embodiments, the kettle cover 120 has a receiving cavity 121, a pull-out opening 122 located at the front side of the receiving cavity 121, and a bottom opening 123 located at the bottom side of the receiving cavity 121, so that the water filling box 130 can slide into or out of the receiving cavity 121 through the pull-out opening 122, and the liquid discharged from the water filling box 130 can enter the kettle body 110 through the bottom opening 123. Figure 1 The directions of front, back, left, right, up and down are shown by arrows.

[0040] In some embodiments, the pot cover 120 is provided with a sliding guide structure 124 on the side wall of the accommodating cavity 121, and the water filling box 130 is provided with a guide matching structure 133 matching with the sliding guide structure 124. The number of the sliding guide structure 124 can be one or more.

[0041] In some embodiments, the sliding guide structure 124 can be a guide rail, which is arranged on the inner side of the pulling port 122 along the pulling direction, and the guide matching structure 133 of the water filling box 130 is a guide groove, so that the water filling box 130 can achieve sliding connection through the matching of the guide rail and the guide groove.

[0042] In other embodiments, the sliding guide structure 124 can be a guide plate, which is a plate-shaped structure as a whole. The two guide plates are respectively arranged on the side walls of the accommodating chamber 121, and a space is left between the two guide plates for the water filling box 130 to slide. The sliding guide structure 124 can also be a cylinder, which is a linear motion component that realizes linear motion through air pressure drive. A rodless cylinder can also be used to save space. The cylinder has the characteristics of simple structure, easy control and low cost. The sliding guide structure 124 can also be a ball screw, which is composed of a screw, a nut, a steel ball, etc., and can convert rotational motion into linear motion. It has the characteristics of high efficiency, low friction, long life and low cost. A motor can be installed to drive the ball screw to rotate so that the water filling box 130 slides in or out of the pot cover 120.

[0043] In addition, the sliding guide structure 124 can also be a guide shaft and a guide shaft support, the guide shaft is used for linear motion, and the guide shaft support plays a role in supporting and fixing the guide shaft. The guide shaft and the guide shaft support can be used in conjunction with linear bearings to ensure the accuracy and stability of linear motion.

[0044] In some embodiments, a locking component 125 is further provided on the rear side wall of the pot cover 120, and the locking component 125 protrudes forward. After the water filling box 130 is pushed into the pot cover 120, the locking component 125 can fix the water filling box 130 to prevent the water filling box 130 from sliding in the pulling direction and causing liquid to spill out of the water filling port 131.

[0045] In some embodiments, only one locking component 125 may be provided on the rear side wall of the pot cover 120, and a buckle 141 may be correspondingly connected to the water filling box 130, so that after the water filling box 130 is pushed into the pot cover 120, the water filling box 130 can be fixed. In other embodiments, multiple locking components 125 may be provided on the rear side wall of the pot cover 120, and the same number of buckles 141 may be correspondingly connected to the water filling box 130, so that after the water filling box 130 is pushed into the pot cover 120, the water filling box 130 can be firmly fixed.

[0046] In some embodiments, the locking component 125 can be a push-type buckle switch, and the water filling box 130 is provided with a buckle 141 that matches the push-type buckle switch, so that the water filling box 130 is connected to the locking component 125 through the buckle 141. The push-type buckle switch has the advantages of compact structure, anti-loosening and anti-jumping, and convenient operation. The push-type buckle switch has a compact structure and occupies a small space. It is suitable for the product design of the kettle 100 with limited space, which can effectively save space. Due to the action of the spring and the design of the linkage mechanism, the buckle has a strong locking force and anti-loosening, anti-jumping and other functions, ensuring the stability and reliability of the switch during use. The user only needs to realize the function of the switch through a simple pressing action, which is convenient to operate.

[0047] That is, when the user needs to add liquid to the kettle 100, he only needs to press the water filling box 130 inward to unlock the water filling box 130, and the water filling box 130 is ejected outward a certain distance in the pulling direction, and the water filling port 131 of the water filling box 130 is exposed, and the water can be added to the kettle 100 through the water filling port 131. Generally, the elastic force of the push-type buckle switch is limited. After the water filling box 130 is ejected a certain distance, the user needs to continue to pull the water filling box 130 outward a certain distance so that the water filling port 131 can be exposed to a greater extent, thereby facilitating the filling of liquid into the kettle 100 through the water filling port 131.

[0048] In other embodiments, the locking component 125 can also be used to fix the water filling box 130 and the pot cover 120 by means of a threaded connection or a pin connection, thereby preventing the water filling box 130 from moving unnecessarily after being pushed into the pot cover 120.

[0049] In some embodiments, the kettle 100 for the refrigerator 200 further includes a crossbeam 140. A buckle 141 is provided in the middle of the crossbeam 140 and arranged in a direction perpendicular to the pulling direction of the water filling box 130. The crossbeam 140 is fixedly connected to the bottom wall edge of the water filling box 130 close to the rear side wall, so that the water filling box 130 can be stably locked and fixed. Figure 5 As shown, the crossbeam 140 is disposed at the bottom of the water filling box 130 and can be connected to the water filling box 130 by fasteners. After the water filling port 131 is pushed into the accommodating cavity 121, the buckle 141 on the crossbeam 140 is in contact with the locking component 125, so that the water filling box 130 and the pot cover 120 are connected, avoiding unnecessary movement of the water filling box 130 after being pushed into the accommodating cavity 121.

[0050] In other embodiments, the beam 140 may also be set at a position flush with the bottom of the water filling box 130, or the beam 140 may be set on the upper part of the water filling box 130. In this case, space for the drain outlet 132 of the water filling box 130 must be reserved to prevent the beam 140 from affecting the flow of liquid from the water filling box 130 to the kettle body 110.

[0051] In some embodiments, the fastening connection between the cross beam 140 and the water injection box 130 can be a threaded connection or a pin connection. The threaded connection has the characteristics of easy installation and high connection strength. The pin connection has the characteristics of reliable connection and fastening, and can well achieve a stable connection between the cross beam 140 and the water injection box 130.

[0052] In some embodiments, a diversion spout 112 is protruded from one side of the kettle body 110 to converge and drain the liquid when the kettle 100 is used to pour the liquid; an opening is provided on the left side wall 113 of the kettle body 110, and an annular baffle 114 is provided below the opening. The baffle 114 fits with the diversion spout 112 to prevent the liquid from flowing back into the interior of the kettle body 110 again when the kettle 100 is used to pour the liquid.

[0053] In some embodiments, a handle is further provided on the side wall of the kettle body 110 to facilitate the user to take the kettle 100 out of the refrigerator 200. The handle can be provided on the other side opposite to the diversion spout 112 to facilitate the user to pour liquid out from the diversion spout 112.

[0054] In some embodiments, the kettle cover 120 further includes a water pump 126, wherein a first end 1261 of the water pump 126 extends to the bottom of the kettle body 110, and a second end 1262 of the water pump 126 extends to the side wall of the kettle cover 120, so as to allow an external water pump to extract liquid from the kettle 100; a plug-in port 1263 is provided at the end of the second end 1262 of the water pump 126, so as to be connected to an external pipeline, wherein the plug-in port 1263 may be located above the flow guide nozzle 112. By arranging a power device externally, the liquid in the kettle 100 can be extracted to the outside of the kettle 100 through the water pump 126. The water pump 126 may be integrally formed with the kettle cover 120, and the water pump 126 may extend from the bottom of the kettle body 110 to the upper part, pass through the pipe guide plate, and then extend horizontally to the outside of the kettle cover 120.

[0055] In some embodiments, the water suction pipe 126 can be set on the side wall of the kettle body 110 close to the diversion nozzle 112 (or away from the handle), which can optimize the structure and reduce the useful length of the water suction pipe 126.

[0056] In some embodiments, a purification module may be further provided at the first end 1261 of the water pumping pipe 126. When the filling liquid passes through the purification module, the purification module will absorb impurities in the water, realize continuous purification of ice water, and provide users with a healthy ice water environment. The purification module may also be provided at other parts of the water pumping pipe 126, for example, the purification module is provided at the middle position of the water pumping pipe 126, or the purification module is provided at the position of the plug interface 1263. A certain distance is reserved between the water pumping pipe 126 and the side wall of the kettle body 110 to reserve an installation space for installing the purification module at the first end 1261 of the water pumping pipe 126.

[0057] In some embodiments, the purification module can be a sand filter, which filters water through multiple layers of sand media to remove suspended matter. It can also be an activated carbon filter, which uses activated carbon to adsorb organic matter and chemicals such as chlorine, while reducing the turbidity and color of the water. Or it can be a fiber filter, which uses a fiber membrane or filter element to remove tiny particles. A filter can also be set, such as an activated carbon filter, which can absorb odors and discolored substances in the water. Ultrafiltration micropores can intercept harmful substances such as bacteria, rust, colloids, etc. in the water, and screen minerals that are beneficial to the human body.

[0058] In some embodiments, the water injection box 130 has a rectangular bottom wall and three side walls extending vertically from the bottom, so that a water injection port 131 is formed at the top of the water injection box 130, and a water discharge port 132 is formed at the rear of the water injection box 130. The three side walls of the water injection box 130 extending from top to bottom to the bottom wall can form a certain slope, so that when the liquid is introduced from the water injection port 131 to the water injection box 130, the liquid can flow more smoothly. The length of the water injection box 130 in the pulling direction can be equal to or less than the length of the accommodating chamber 121 in the pulling direction, so that the water injection box 130 can be completely pushed into the accommodating chamber 121.

[0059] In some embodiments, a filter screen can be provided at the drain port 132 of the water injection box 130 to filter impurities and particles in the liquid and effectively remove microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. The filter screen can also be provided on the flow path of the liquid in the water injection box 130 to filter and purify the liquid.

[0060] In some embodiments, the kettle body 110 of the kettle 100 may be made of a transparent material so as to observe the liquid level in the kettle 100. For example, polystyrene (PS) may be used, which has high transparency and is commonly used to make cups, plates, plastic packaging, etc. Polypropylene (PP) may also be used, which also has good transparency and is commonly used to make plastic bottles, plastic containers, plastic films, etc.

[0061] In some embodiments, the side wall of the kettle body 110 gradually narrows downward from the opening 111, so that the area of ​​the bottom wall of the kettle body 110 is larger than the area of ​​the opening 111. The side wall of the kettle body 110 can be at an angle of 0-5 degrees to the vertical plane, which can increase the water storage capacity of the kettle 100 and also improve the stability of the kettle 100, so that the kettle 100 is not easy to tip over.

[0062] In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the kettle 100 may be square, and accordingly the kettle cover 120 of the kettle 100 is also set to be square, so that the kettle cover 120 can cover the opening 111 of the kettle 100. Further, the bottom wall of the kettle 100 may be set to be rectangular, with a long side and a short side. The drainage spout is arranged on the side wall formed by the short side, and the handle is arranged on the side wall formed by the other short side opposite to it.

[0063] A refrigerator 200 generally includes a box body 210, a door body 220 and a kettle 100. The door body 220 is installed on the box body 210 and is used to open and close the box body 210. Specifically, those skilled in the art can set the door body 220 of the refrigerator 200 to a single-door type or a double-door type as needed. The box body 210 may include an outer shell and a plurality of inner tanks, and the outer shell is located at the outermost side of the whole refrigerator 200 to protect the entire refrigerator 200. The plurality of inner tanks are wrapped by the outer shell, and the space between the outer shell and the inner tank is filled with a heat-insulating material (forming a foaming layer) to reduce the heat dissipation of the inner tank to the outside.

[0064] Each liner can define a storage compartment open forward, and the storage compartment can be configured as a refrigerator, a freezer, a temperature-changing chamber, etc. The number and function of the specific storage compartments can be configured according to pre-determined requirements. The door body 220 is movably arranged in front of the liner to open and close the storage compartment.

[0065] The kettle 100 is detachably arranged on the door 220 or the box 210, and the kettle 100 is a kettle 100 according to any of the above items. In some embodiments, the kettle 100 is arranged on the inner side of the door 220, and the kettle 100 is only placed inside the refrigerator 200. When the kettle 100 needs to be taken out from the refrigerator 200, the kettle 100 can be taken out by the handle on the kettle 100, so as to add water to the kettle 100 or use the water box to take cold water.

[0066] In some embodiments, the front side of the kettle 100 is located at a side away from the door 220, the rear side of the kettle 100 is close to one side of the door 220, the side with the handle faces the side away from the pivot axis of the door 220, and the diversion nozzle 112 is close to the side of the pivot axis of the door 220, so that when the door 220 of the refrigerator 200 is opened, the handle can be easily grasped to take the kettle 100 out of the refrigerator 200. In addition, the water injection port 131 on the kettle cover 120 faces one side of the storage compartment of the refrigerator 200, so that after the door 220 of the refrigerator 200 is opened, the water injection box 130 can face the direction of the user, and the user can easily open the water injection box 130 to complete the operation of filling liquid.

[0067] In other embodiments, when the refrigerator 200 has multiple doors 220, the kettle 100 can be arranged on the inner side of any door 220, preferably on the door 220 used to open and close the refrigerating chamber. It should be noted that, for the convenience of description, the "door 220" mentioned below specifically refers to the door 220 with the kettle 100.

[0068] In some embodiments, a notch is provided on the side edge of the door 220 of the refrigerator 200, and when the door 220 of the refrigerator 200 is opened, the kettle 100 can be taken out from the shelf through the notch on the side of the refrigerator 200. In addition, a corresponding clearance space is provided in the box 210 so that the door 220 with the kettle 100 installed can be closed without hindrance.

[0069] In some embodiments, the kettle 100 can be arranged below the door 220. Since the kettle 100 carries liquid and has a large weight, placing the kettle 100 at the lowest position can make the door 220 more stable. The kettle 100 can be arranged at an end away from the door 220 pivoting, so that the user can take the kettle 100 out of the refrigerator 200 conveniently.

[0070] The kettle 100 can be matched with the door lining inside the door body 220 through an assembly structure such as a buckle, so as to be fixed to the inner side of the door body 220. When designing, the kettle 100 can be designed as a flat square with a front-to-back dimension smaller than a horizontal dimension, and the front end of the shelf provided in the storage room of the refrigerator 200 can be appropriately retracted, so as to avoid interference between the water box 310 and the shelf.

[0071] In some embodiments, a positioning mechanism may be provided between the kettle 100 and the shelf so that the user can place the water collection container at the water collection position. The positioning mechanism may be provided in various forms, for example, a positioning groove matching the shelf is provided on the bottom wall of the kettle body 110 of the kettle 100, or a positioning protrusion is provided on the bottom wall of the kettle body 110 of the kettle 100, and a recessed groove matching the protrusion is provided on the shelf.

[0072] The box is used to isolate the air inside and outside to ensure the low temperature environment inside. The capacity of a household refrigerator is usually 20 to 500 liters. The door has a similar function to the insulation box, mainly used to isolate the air inside and outside to ensure that the low temperature state inside the refrigerator is maintained.

[0073] The refrigeration system includes components such as the compressor, condenser, evaporator, and capillary tube. Among them, the main function of the compressor is to absorb the gaseous refrigerant in the evaporator, convert it into a high-temperature and high-pressure gaseous refrigerant after high-temperature compression, and then transport it to the condenser. At present, household refrigerator compressors are mainly positive displacement compressors. The condenser can be set on the back and side of the refrigerator. Its main function is to dissipate the heat in the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant gas transported by the compressor into the environment through large-area heat dissipation, and then convert it into liquid refrigerant to prepare for the next cycle.

[0074] The main function of the evaporator is to absorb the heat in the refrigerator under low pressure environment, so that the refrigerant evaporates into gas, thereby achieving the cooling effect. The length and thickness of the capillary tube must be strictly controlled within a reasonable range, otherwise it may have a negative impact on the cooling effect. Its main function is to regulate the flow and pressure of the refrigerant entering the evaporator. The dry filter is used to eliminate the residual wastewater and dirt in the refrigeration system to avoid system failure and affect the cooling effect.

[0075] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "central", "length", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", "axial" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the 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 should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0076] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. When a feature "includes or contains" one or some of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may further include other features.

[0077] Unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", "coupled" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. A person skilled in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0078] In addition, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them. That is, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above", "above", and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below", or "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0079] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used in the description of this embodiment have the same meaning as commonly understood by ordinary technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs.

[0080] In the description of the present embodiment, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0081] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived from the contents disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A kettle for a refrigerator, characterized in that: include: The pot body has an open mouth; A pot lid, used to cover the opening; A water filling box is slidably connected to the pot cover in a horizontal direction so as to slide into or out of the pot cover; The water filling box has a water filling port and a water discharge port, wherein the water filling port is used to receive liquid, and the water discharge port is used to discharge the liquid in the water filling box into the kettle body.

2. The kettle for refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pot lid has a accommodating cavity, a pull-out opening located at the front side of the accommodating cavity, and a bottom opening located at the bottom side of the accommodating cavity, so that the water filling box can slide into or out of the accommodating cavity through the pull-out opening, and the liquid discharged from the water filling box can enter the pot body through the bottom opening.

3. The kettle for refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pot cover is provided with a sliding guide structure on the side wall of the accommodating cavity, and the water filling box is provided with a guide matching structure matching with the sliding guide structure.

4. The kettle for refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sliding guide structure is a guide rail, and the guide rail is arranged on the inner side of the pull-out opening along the pulling direction. The guide matching structure of the water filling box is a guide groove, so that the water filling box can achieve sliding connection through the matching of the guide rail and the guide groove.

5. The kettle for refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pot cover comprises: The locking component is arranged on the rear side wall of the pot cover and is configured to fix the water filling box after the water filling box is pushed into the pot cover.

6. The kettle for refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking component is a push-type buckle switch; The water filling box is provided with a buckle matching the push-type buckle switch, so that the water filling box is connected to the locking component through the buckle.

7. The kettle for a refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A cross beam is provided with the buckle in the middle, and is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the pulling direction of the water filling box. The cross beam is fixedly connected to the bottom wall edge of the water filling box close to the rear side wall, so that the water filling box can be stably locked and fixed.

8. The kettle for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the kettle body is protruding to form a diversion nozzle, so as to gather and drain the liquid when pouring the liquid using the kettle; An opening is provided on the left side wall of the kettle body, and an annular baffle is provided below the opening. The baffle fits the diversion nozzle to prevent the liquid from flowing back into the kettle body when the kettle is used to pour the liquid.

9. The kettle for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pot cover comprises: A water suction pipe, wherein the first end of the water suction pipe extends to the bottom of the kettle body, and the second end of the water suction pipe extends to the side wall of the kettle cover, and is used for an external water pump to extract the liquid in the kettle; the end of the second end of the water suction pipe is provided with a plug interface for connecting an external pipeline.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: include: Box; A door body is installed on the box body; A kettle is detachably arranged on the door body or the box body, and the kettle is the kettle according to any one of claims 1-9.

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