Refrigerator

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model belongs to the technology of household appliances, and provides a refrigerator which comprises a panel. The first connecting structure is connected with the panel; the frame is provided with a first avoiding area for avoiding the first connecting structure; the second connecting structure is arranged on the side, away from the panel, of the frame and covers the first avoiding area, and the first connecting structure is connected with the second connecting structure in a clamped mode; the bolt matching piece is arranged on the side, facing the frame, of the panel; the first end cover is arranged at one end, in the height direction, of the frame, the first end cover is provided with a first mounting cavity, the first mounting cavity comprises a first area and a second area which communicate with each other, and the second area is located on the side, away from the frame, of the first area; the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the first area towards the ground is located in the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the second area towards the ground; and the plug pin assembly is connected with the plug pin matching piece in an inserted mode. According to the refrigerator, the panel dismounting and mounting efficiency is high, and condensation is not prone to occurring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular, to a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] A refrigerator is a refrigeration device that keeps a constant low temperature, and is also a civilian product that keeps food or other items at a constant low temperature. In order to improve the aesthetics of the refrigerator, the panel of the refrigerator can be personalized, and the panel can be detachably arranged on the door body, so that the panel can be easily disassembled and assembled.

[0003] In the related art, the panel is detachably connected to the door body through a hook and a latch.

[0004] However, the latch occupies a large space, which affects the filling amount of the foam material and makes condensation more likely to occur. Utility Model Content

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides a refrigerator with high efficiency in panel disassembly and assembly and less prone to condensation.

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a refrigerator, comprising:

[0007] panel;

[0008] a first connecting structure, the first connecting structure is connected to the panel;

[0009] A frame, wherein the frame is configured with a first avoidance area for avoiding the first connection structure;

[0010] A second connection structure, which is arranged on a side of the frame away from the panel and covers a first avoidance area, and the first connection structure is clamped with the second connection structure;

[0011] A latch fitting part, which is arranged on a side of the panel facing the frame;

[0012] A first end cap, the first end cap is arranged at one end of the frame in the height direction, the first end cap is configured with a first installation cavity, the first installation cavity includes a first area and a second area that are interconnected, the second area is located on a side of the first area away from the frame, and an orthographic projection of an inner wall of the first area toward the ground is located within an orthographic projection of an inner wall of the second area toward the ground;

[0013] The latch assembly is located in the first installation cavity and is plugged into the latch mating piece.

[0014] In this way, compared with the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the first area of ​​the first installation cavity toward the ground and the edge of the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the second area toward the ground overlap with each other, that is, the two are equal in area. The embodiment of the present application can reduce the volume of the first installation cavity while meeting the installation space of the latch assembly, thereby increasing the fillable volume of the foam layer and effectively solving the problem of condensation.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, the latch assembly includes:

[0016] A shell, part of which is located in the first area, part of which is located in the second area, and the shell is connected to an inner wall of the second area on a side facing the first area;

[0017] A moving structure, wherein the moving structure is slidably connected to the shell;

[0018] A pressing piece, which is inserted on the housing and on the moving structure;

[0019] A first elastic member, the first elastic member is located in the housing, one end of the first elastic member is connected to the pressing member, and the other end of the first elastic member is connected to the housing;

[0020] The second elastic member is located in the shell, one end of the second elastic member is connected to the moving structure, and the other end of the second elastic member is connected to the shell.

[0021] In this way, the structure of the latch assembly is simpler and occupies less space.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present application, the housing includes: a cover shell and a bottom plate, the bottom plate cover is arranged on the cover shell, and the orthographic projection of the cover shell toward the ground is located within the orthographic projection of the bottom plate toward the ground;

[0023] The pressing piece is inserted on the bottom plate, and a side of the bottom plate facing the cover shell is connected to an inner wall of the second area facing the first area.

[0024] This helps save space.

[0025] In some embodiments of the present application, a fastener is further included, wherein a side of the bottom plate facing the cover shell abuts against an inner wall of the second area facing the first area, and the fastener is inserted into the first end cover through the bottom plate to connect the bottom plate and the first end cover.

[0026] This way, the reliability of the connection is higher.

[0027] In some embodiments of the present application, the movable structure is configured with a limited position cavity;

[0028] The pressing member comprises a limiting portion and a pressing portion connected in sequence, wherein the size of the limiting portion is larger than the size of the pressing portion;

[0029] When the panel is disassembled, the pressing part is pressed, the limiting part is located outside the limiting cavity, the pressing part is located in the limiting cavity, the moving structure moves away from the latch fitting part under the elastic force of the second elastic part, and the moving structure is disconnected from the latch fitting part;

[0030] When installing the panel, the movable structure is pushed toward the latch fitting, the movable structure is plugged into the latch fitting, and the limiting portion moves toward the outside of the shell under the elastic force of the first elastic member. The limiting portion is located in the limiting cavity and is engaged with the movable structure.

[0031] In this way, the pressing piece takes up less space.

[0032] In some embodiments of the present application, the movable structure includes a locking part, a limiting part and a pushing part connected in sequence, the locking part and the pushing part are located on opposite sides of the limiting part, the limiting part is configured with a limiting cavity, and the movable structure is an integrated part.

[0033] This helps reduce the size of the mobile structure.

[0034] In some embodiments of the present application, the movable structure is a metal part.

[0035] This helps reduce the size of the mobile structure.

[0036] In some embodiments of the present application, the second elastic member is sleeved on the locking portion, one end of the second elastic member abuts against the limiting portion, and the other end abuts against the housing;

[0037] The shape of the second elastic member matches the locking portion, and the second elastic member is a rectangular spring.

[0038] In this way, the elastic effect of the second elastic member is better, which is beneficial to ensuring the operation of the latch assembly.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present application, the first end cover is disposed at the bottom of the frame.

[0040] This makes operation easier for users.

[0041] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a refrigerator, comprising:

[0042] panel;

[0043] a first connecting structure, the first connecting structure is connected to the panel;

[0044] frame;

[0045] A second connecting structure, the second connecting structure is connected to the frame, and the first connecting structure is clamped with the second connecting structure;

[0046] A latch fitting part, the latch fitting part is connected to the panel;

[0047] A first end cover, the first end cover is connected to the frame, the first end cover is configured with a first installation cavity, a first area and a second area of ​​the first installation cavity are connected to each other, the second area is located on a side of the first area away from the frame, and an orthographic projection of an inner wall of the first area toward the ground is located within an orthographic projection of an inner wall of the second area toward the ground;

[0048] The latch assembly is located in the first installation cavity and is plugged into the latch mating piece.

[0049] In this way, compared with the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the first area of ​​the first installation cavity toward the ground and the edge of the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the second area toward the ground overlap with each other, that is, the two are equal in area. The embodiment of the present application can reduce the volume of the first installation cavity while meeting the installation space of the latch assembly, thereby increasing the fillable volume of the foam layer and effectively solving the problem of condensation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0050] In order to more clearly illustrate the implementation methods in the embodiments of the present application or the related technologies, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the related technology descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application, and a person skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings based on these drawings.

[0051] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0052] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a door body of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0053] Figure 3 An exploded view of a door body of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0054] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a frame in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0055] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;

[0056] Figure 6 A bottom view of a door body of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0057] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Cross-sectional view along the BB direction;

[0058] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A partial enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0059] Fig. 9A schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator door with the panel removed provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0060] Fig.10 for Fig. 9 The cross-sectional view along the DD direction;

[0061] Fig.11 for Fig.10 A partial enlarged view of point E in the middle;

[0062] Fig.12 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first end cover in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0063] Fig.13 for Fig.12 A partial enlarged view of the F in the middle;

[0064] Fig.14 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first connection structure in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0065] Fig.15 A schematic structural diagram of another angle of the first connection structure in the refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0066] Fig.16 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second connection structure in the refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0067] Fig.17 A schematic structural diagram of another angle of the second connection structure in the refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0068] Fig.18 for Fig.17 Sectional view along GG direction;

[0069] Fig.19 A schematic diagram of the structure of a latch fitting in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0070] Fig. 20 A schematic diagram of the structure of a latch assembly in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0071] Fig.21 for Fig. 20 Exploded view of the center latch assembly;

[0072] Fig. 22 for Fig. 20 A schematic structural diagram of the moving structure of the middle latch assembly;

[0073] Fig.23 for Fig. 20 A schematic structural diagram of a pressing member of a middle latch assembly;

[0074] Fig.24Another structural schematic diagram of a latch assembly in a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0075] Fig.25 for Fig.24 Exploded view of the center latch assembly;

[0076] Fig.26 for Fig.24 A top view of the center latch assembly;

[0077] Fig. 27 for Fig.26 A cross-sectional view along the HH direction;

[0078] Fig.28 for Fig.24 A schematic structural diagram of the moving structure of the middle latch assembly;

[0079] Fig.29 for Fig.24 Schematic diagram of the structure of the pressing piece of the middle latch assembly.

[0080] Description of reference numerals:

[0081] 100- cabinet;

[0082] 200-door body; 210-panel; 220-door body; 221-frame; 2211-first avoidance area; 2212-second avoidance area; 222-first end cover; 2221-first installation cavity; 2221a-first area; 2221b-second area; 2222-second installation cavity; 223-second end cover; 224-door body; 230-latch fitting; 231-first connecting part; 232-second connecting part; 240-latch assembly; 241-housing; 2411-cover; 2412 -bottom plate; 242-movable structure; 2421-limiting member; 2422-limiting cavity; 2423-locking member; 2424-pushing member; 2425-locking portion; 2426-pushing portion; 243-pressing member; 2431-limiting portion; 2432-connecting portion; 2433-pressing portion; 244-first elastic member; 245-second elastic member; 250-first connecting structure; 251-third connecting portion; 252-fourth connecting portion; 2521-horizontal portion; 2522-vertical portion; 260-second connecting structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0083] As described in the background technology, the space occupied by the plug is relatively large, which affects the filling amount of the foam material and makes condensation easy to occur. Specifically, the end cap is provided with an installation cavity, which is rectangular and has the same size at each position along the depth direction. However, along the depth direction, the outer wall size of the plug is different. Therefore, the size of the installation cavity is relatively large, which affects the filling of the foam material.

[0084] In order to solve the above technical problems, in the refrigerator provided by the present application, the first installation cavity includes a first area and a second area that are interconnected, and the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the first area toward the ground is located within the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the second area toward the ground. In this way, compared with the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the first area of ​​the first installation cavity toward the ground and the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the second area toward the ground, the edges overlap with each other, that is, the two are of equal area. The embodiment of the present application can reduce the volume of the first installation cavity while satisfying the installation space of the latch assembly, thereby increasing the fillable volume of the foaming layer and effectively solving the problem of condensation.

[0085] In order to make the purpose, implementation mode and advantages of the present application clearer, the exemplary implementation mode of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the exemplary embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described exemplary embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments.

[0086] It should be noted that the brief description of terms in this application is only for the convenience of understanding the embodiments described below, and is not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. Unless otherwise specified, these terms should be understood according to their common and usual meanings.

[0087] In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover but not exclude inclusion, for example, a product or device comprising a list of components is not necessarily limited to those components expressly listed but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such products or devices.

[0088] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 application.

[0089] 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, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0090] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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 it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0091] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0092] See also Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a refrigerator, including a cabinet 100 and a door 200 .

[0093] A refrigeration compartment may be defined in the box 100. There may be at least one refrigeration compartment. When the number of refrigeration compartments is one, the refrigeration compartment may be any one of a refrigeration compartment, a freezer compartment, or a temperature-changing room. When the number of refrigeration compartments is two or more, the plurality of refrigeration compartments may include at least one or more of a refrigeration compartment, a freezer compartment, or a temperature-changing room.

[0094] The door body 200 is an openable cover disposed on the front side of the box body 100 to close and open the refrigeration compartment and to take and put items in the refrigeration compartment. It should be noted that the number of the door bodies 200 can be one, two or more.

[0095] See also Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the door body 200 includes a panel 210 and a door body 220 .

[0096] The panel 210 is detachably connected to the door body 220. In this way, the panel 210 can be designed and replaced according to user needs.

[0097] In some embodiments, the panel 210 may be a glass panel.

[0098] See also Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the door body 220 includes a frame 221 .

[0099] See also Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, the frame 221 includes a frame body and two bending portions, and the two bending portions are arranged on opposite sides of the frame body along the width direction of the box body 100. The width direction may be the direction shown by the X axis in the figure.

[0100] In some embodiments, the frame 221 may be a sheet metal part, which is easy to process and has a low cost.

[0101] See also Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the door body 220 includes a first end cap 222 .

[0102] In some embodiments, the first end cover 222 is disposed at one end of the frame 221 along the height direction. The height direction may be the direction shown by the Z axis in the figure. For example, the first end cover 222 may be connected to the door body 220 by screws.

[0103] In some embodiments, the door body 220 includes a second end cover 223 , and the first end cover 222 and the second end cover 223 are disposed on opposite sides of the frame 221 along the height direction.

[0104] In some embodiments, the door body 220 includes a door body inner liner 224 , and the door body inner liner 224 is disposed on a side of the frame 221 away from the panel 210 .

[0105] In some embodiments, the door body 220 includes a foam layer, and the foam layer is arranged in the area surrounded by the door body liner 224, the first end cover 222, the second end cover 223 and the frame 221.

[0106] See also Figures 5 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the door body 200 includes a latch fitting 230 . The latch fitting 230 is connected to the panel 210 .

[0107] In some embodiments, the door body 200 includes a latch assembly 240. The latch assembly 240 is connected to the first end cover 222, and the latch assembly 240 is plugged into the latch mating member 230.

[0108] See also Figures 9 to 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the door body 200 includes a first connection structure 250, and the first connection structure 250 is connected to the panel 210. Exemplarily, the first connection structure 250 can be bonded to the panel 210, thereby improving the efficiency of installation.

[0109] In some embodiments, the door body 200 includes a second connection structure 260. The second connection structure 260 is connected to the frame 221. For example, the second connection structure 260 can be bonded to the frame 221, thereby improving the efficiency of installation.

[0110] In some embodiments, the first connection structure 250 is snap-fitted to the second connection structure 260 .

[0111] When installing the panel 210, the first connection structure 250 on the panel 210 is engaged with the second connection structure 260 on the frame 221, and then the latch assembly 240 is pushed to plug the latch assembly 240 with the latch fitting 230, thereby completing the installation. When disassembling the panel 210, the latch assembly 240 is pressed to disengage the latch assembly 240 from the latch fitting 230, and the first connection structure 250 is disengaged from the second connection structure 260, thereby completing the disassembly. In this way, compared with connecting the panel 210 and the first end cover 222 with screws, the efficiency is higher and the operation is more convenient.

[0112] The specific structure of the frame 221 is introduced below.

[0113] See also Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the frame 221 is provided with a first avoidance area 2211. The first avoidance area 2211 is used to avoid the first connection structure 250.

[0114] Specifically, the first avoidance area 2211 can be a avoidance hole, the second connection structure 260 is arranged on the side of the frame 221 away from the panel 210, and the first avoidance area 2211 is covered, and the first connection structure 250 is engaged with the second connection structure 260. In this way, the foaming material can be effectively prevented from entering between the frame 221 and the panel 210 through the avoidance hole.

[0115] In other embodiments, the first avoidance area 2211 may be a avoidance groove. That is, the first avoidance area 2211 may be formed by removing part of the material. Alternatively, the first avoidance area 2211 may be a groove formed by the material protruding outward. In this way, the second connection structure 260 may be disposed in the first avoidance area 2211.

[0116] See also Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the frame 221 is constructed with a second avoidance area 2212 for avoiding the latch fitting 230 .

[0117] The specific structure of the first end cover 222 is introduced below.

[0118] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, in order to facilitate user operation, the first end cover 222 is disposed at the bottom of the frame 221 .

[0119] See also Fig.12 and Fig.13As shown, in some embodiments, the first end cover 222 is provided with a first installation cavity 2221. The first installation cavity 2221 is used to install the latch assembly 240, so as not to affect the appearance of the door body.

[0120] In some embodiments, the first end cover 222 is configured with a connecting hole and a second installation cavity 2222 . The second installation cavity 2222 is located on one side of the first installation cavity 2221 . The connecting hole is connected to the first installation cavity 2221 and to the second installation cavity 2222 .

[0121] The latch fitting 230 is inserted into the second installation cavity 2222 via the second avoidance area 2212, and the latch assembly 240 is plugged into the latch fitting 230 via the connecting hole. In this way, compared with inserting part of the latch fitting 230 into the first installation cavity 2221, the latch assembly 240 is directly plugged into the latch fitting 230, and in the solution provided by the embodiment of the present application, the connection reliability between the panel 210 and the first end cover 222 is higher.

[0122] See also Figure 8 , Fig.12 and Fig.13 As shown, in some embodiments, the first installation cavity 2221 includes a first area 2221a and a second area 2221b that are interconnected, and the second area 2221b is located on the side of the first area 2221a away from the frame 221. That is, when the first end cover 222 is located at the bottom of the frame 221, the second area 2221b is located at the bottom of the first area 2221a. Part of the latch assembly 240 is located in the first area 2221a, and part of the latch assembly 240 is located in the second area 2221b.

[0123] The orthographic projection of the inner wall of the first area 2221a toward the ground is located within the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the second area 2221b toward the ground. In this way, compared with the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the first area 2221a and the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the second area 2221b toward the ground of the first installation cavity 2221, the edges overlap with each other, that is, the two are of equal area. The embodiment of the present application can reduce the volume of the first installation cavity 2221 while satisfying the installation space of the latch assembly 240, thereby increasing the fillable volume of the foaming layer and effectively solving the problem of condensation.

[0124] In some embodiments, part of the latch assembly 240 abuts against the inner wall of the first region 2221a, and part of the latch assembly 240 abuts against the inner wall of the second region 2221b.

[0125] In some embodiments, the latch assembly 240 is connected to the inner wall of the second region 2221b on a side facing the first region 2221a.

[0126] The specific structures of the first connection structure 250 and the second connection structure 260 are introduced below.

[0127] In some embodiments, one of the first connection structure 250 and the second connection structure 260 is configured with a hook, and the other is configured with a slot matching the hook.

[0128] See also Figures 14 to 18 As shown, in some embodiments, the second connection structure 260 has an inner cavity, which is connected to the first avoidance area 2211. The first connection structure 250 includes a third connection portion 251 and a fourth connection portion 252 connected to each other, the third connection portion 251 is connected to the panel 210 at a side away from the fourth connection portion 252, and the fourth connection portion 252 is located in the inner cavity via the first avoidance area 2211 to be connected to the second connection structure 260.

[0129] Exemplarily, a side of the third connection portion 251 facing away from the fourth connection portion 252 may be bonded to the panel 210 .

[0130] In some embodiments of the present application, in order to gradually reduce the gap between the panel 210 and the door body 220 during the installation of the panel 210, the fourth connection portion 252 includes a horizontal portion 2521 and a vertical portion 2522, one end of the horizontal portion 2521 is connected to the third connection portion 251, and the other end is connected to the vertical portion 2522, and there is a gap between the vertical portion 2522 and the third connection portion 251. The vertical portion 2522 is located in the inner cavity, and the horizontal portion 2521 is placed on the frame 221 and the second connection structure 260.

[0131] The inner wall of the inner cavity adjacent to the panel 210 has a first slope, and the vertical portion 2522 has a second slope on a side away from the horizontal portion 2521 and opposite to the fourth connecting portion 252. The second slope slides relative to the first slope to move the panel 210 toward the frame 221.

[0132] When installing the panel 210, after the fourth connecting portion 252 of the first connecting structure 250 is placed in the inner cavity through the first avoidance area 2211, the panel 210 is moved downward along the Z-axis direction. Under the action of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, the panel 210 gradually approaches the frame 221, thereby reducing the gap between the panel 210 and the door body 220 until the horizontal portion 2521 is placed on the frame 221 and the second connecting structure 260.

[0133] When removing the installation panel 210, move the panel 210 upward along the Z-axis direction, and then move the panel 210 away from the box body 100 along the Y-axis direction to separate the fourth connection portion 252 of the first connection structure 250 from the door body 220 through the first avoidance area 2211.

[0134] The specific structure of the latch fitting 230 is introduced below.

[0135] See also Fig.19 As shown, the latch fitting 230 includes a first connecting portion 231 and a second connecting portion 232 connected to each other, wherein the first connecting portion is connected to the panel 210, for example, by bonding. The second connecting portion 232 is inserted into the first end cover 222. The second connecting portion 232 is configured with a connecting hole, which is used to be plugged with the latch assembly 240.

[0136] The specific structure of the latch assembly 240 is introduced below.

[0137] See also Figure 8 , Figures 20 to 29 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the latch assembly 240 includes a housing 241 .

[0138] In some embodiments, the latch assembly 240 includes a moving structure 242 , which is slidably connected to the housing 241 .

[0139] In some embodiments, the latch assembly 240 includes a pressing member 243 . The pressing member 243 is inserted into the housing 241 and inserted into the moving structure 242 .

[0140] In some embodiments, the latch assembly 240 includes a first elastic member 244 . The first elastic member 244 is located in the housing 241 , and one end of the first elastic member 244 is connected to the pressing member 243 , and the other end of the first elastic member 244 is connected to the housing 241 .

[0141] In some embodiments, the latch assembly 240 includes a second elastic member 245 . The second elastic member 245 is located in the housing 241 . One end of the second elastic member 245 is connected to the moving structure 242 , and the other end is connected to the housing 241 .

[0142] When the panel 210 is removed, the pressing member 243 is pressed, the pressing member 243 and the moving structure 242 are disengaged, and the moving structure 242 moves away from the latch fitting 230 under the elastic force of the second elastic member 245, and the moving structure 242 and the latch fitting 230 are disconnected.

[0143] When installing the panel 210 , the moving structure 242 is pushed toward the latch fitting 230 , the moving structure 242 is plugged into the latch fitting 230 , the pressing piece 243 moves toward the outside of the shell 241 under the elastic force of the first elastic piece 244 , and the pressing piece 243 is snap-fitted into the moving structure 242 .

[0144] The first elastic member 244 may be a spring or elastic rubber. The second elastic member 245 may be a spring or elastic rubber.

[0145] It can be understood that the latch assembly 240 provided in the embodiment of the present application has a simpler structure, occupies a smaller space, and is easier to operate.

[0146] In other embodiments, when installing the panel 210, the pressing member 243 is pressed, the pressing member 243 is disengaged from the moving structure 242, the moving structure 242 moves toward the latch fitting member 230 under the elastic force of the second elastic member 245, and the moving structure 242 is connected to the latch fitting member 230. When removing the panel 210, the moving structure 242 is pulled away from the latch fitting member 230, the moving structure 242 is disengaged from the latch fitting member 230, the pressing member 243 moves toward the outside of the housing 241 under the elastic force of the first elastic member 244, and the pressing member 243 is engaged with the moving structure 242.

[0147] See also Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the shell 241 is connected to the first end cover 222 , and the shell 241 is located in the first installation cavity 2221 .

[0148] Specifically, part of the shell 241 is located in the first area 2221a, and part of the shell 241 is located in the second area 2221b, and the shell 241 is connected to the inner wall of the second area 2221b facing the first area 2221a.

[0149] See also Fig. 20 , Fig.21 , Fig.24 and Fig.25 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the housing 241 includes a cover shell 2411 and a bottom plate 2412. In this way, the split arrangement of the housing 241 is conducive to the installation of other components in the latch assembly 240.

[0150] In some embodiments, the bottom plate 2412 is covered on the cover shell 2411, and the bottom plate 2412 is snap-fitted with the cover shell 2411. This is helpful to improve the efficiency of installation.

[0151] Specifically, a card slot is provided on the bottom plate 2412, and a card block matching the card slot is provided on the outer wall of the cover shell 2411, and the bottom plate 2412 and the cover shell 2411 are connected with the card slot through the card block.

[0152] In some embodiments, the pressing member 243 is inserted on the bottom plate 2412. The orthographic projection of the cover shell 2411 toward the ground is located within the orthographic projection of the bottom plate 2412 toward the ground. The side of the bottom plate 2412 facing the cover shell 2411 abuts against the inner wall of the first installation cavity 2221. In this way, the volume of the first installation cavity 2221 is reduced, thereby increasing the fillable volume of the foaming layer, and effectively solving the problem of condensation.

[0153] In some embodiments, the bottom plate 2412 is connected to the first end cap 222. For example, the bottom plate 2412 can be bonded to the first end cap 222.

[0154] In some embodiments of the present application, a fastener is further included, and the fastener is inserted into the first end cover 222 through the bottom plate 2412 to connect the bottom plate 2412 and the first end cover 222. In this way, the reliability of the connection is higher.

[0155] Illustratively, the fastener may be a screw.

[0156] In some embodiments, a surface of the bottom plate 2412 facing the cover shell 2411 is connected to an inner wall of a side of the second region 2221b facing the first region 2221a.

[0157] Specifically, one side of the bottom plate 2412 facing the cover shell 2411 abuts against the inner wall of the second area 2221b facing the first area 2221a, and the fastener is inserted into the first end cover 222 through the bottom plate 2412 to connect the bottom plate 2412 and the first end cover 222.

[0158] See also Fig. 22 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the moving structure 242 includes: a limiting member 2421. The limiting member 2421 is configured with a limiting cavity 2422.

[0159] Exemplarily, the limiting cavity 2422 includes a first part and a second part that are interconnected, the first part is located on the side of the second part facing the latch fitting 230, and the opening size of the second part is larger than the opening size of the first part. For example, the diameter of the second part is larger than the diameter of the first part.

[0160] See also Fig.23 As shown, the pressing member 243 includes a limiting portion 2431, a connecting portion 2432 and a pressing portion 2433 which are connected in sequence. The size of the limiting portion 2431 is larger than that of the connecting portion 2432.

[0161] When removing the panel 210, the pressing portion 2433 is pressed, the limiting portion 2431 is located outside the second part of the limiting cavity 2422, the connecting portion 2432 is located in the second part of the limiting cavity 2422, and the limiting member 2421 moves away from the latch fitting 230 under the elastic force of the second elastic member 245. The limiting member 2421 is disconnected from the latch fitting 230, and the connecting portion 2432 is located in the first part of the limiting cavity 2422.

[0162] When installing the panel 210, the limit piece 2421 is pushed to move toward the latch fitting 230, the limit piece 2421 is plugged into the latch fitting 230, the connecting portion 2432 is located in the second part of the limit cavity 2422, and the limit portion 2431 moves toward the outside of the shell 241 under the elastic force of the first elastic member 244. The limit portion 2431 is located in the second part of the limit cavity 2422 and is engaged with the limit piece 2421.

[0163] It is understood that in other embodiments, the limiting cavity 2422 includes a first portion and a second portion that are interconnected, the first portion is located on a side of the second portion away from the latch fitting 230, and the opening size of the second portion is larger than the opening size of the first portion. For example, the diameter of the second portion is larger than the diameter of the first portion.

[0164] See also Fig. 22 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, in order to improve the reliability of the connection between the latch assembly 240 and the latch fitting 230, the movable structure 242 also includes a locking member 2423, which is arranged on the side of the limiting member 2421 facing the latch fitting 230.

[0165] The outer wall of the limiting member 2421 is provided with an external thread, the inner wall of the locking member 2423 is provided with an internal thread, and the locking member 2423 is connected to the limiting member 2421 through the external thread and the internal thread.

[0166] In some embodiments of the present application, the locking member 2423 is a metal member, which is helpful to provide the reliability of the connection.

[0167] In some embodiments of the present application, in order to facilitate user operation, the movable structure 242 further includes a pushing member 2424 , and the pushing member 2424 is disposed on a side of the limiting member 2421 away from the latch fitting member 230 .

[0168] The outer wall of the limiting member 2421 is provided with an external thread, the inner wall of the pushing member 2424 is provided with an internal thread, and the pushing member 2424 is connected to the limiting member 2421 through the external thread and the internal thread.

[0169] In some embodiments, the limiting member 2421 may be in the shape of a flat plate.

[0170] In some embodiments, the pusher 2424 may be cylindrical. The locking member 2423 may be cylindrical.

[0171] See also Figures 26 to 29 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the moving structure 242 is configured with a limited position cavity 2422 .

[0172] The pressing member 243 includes a limiting portion 2431 and a pressing portion 2433 connected in sequence, and the limiting portion 2431 is larger than the pressing portion 2433. In this way, the connecting portion 2432 is omitted, and the pressing member 243 is smaller in size, which is conducive to reducing the overall size of the latch assembly 240.

[0173] When removing the panel 210, the pressing portion 2433 is pressed, the limiting portion 2431 is located outside the limiting cavity 2422, the pressing portion 2433 is located in the limiting cavity 2422, and the moving structure 242 moves away from the latch fitting 230 under the elastic force of the second elastic member 245, and the moving structure 242 is disconnected from the latch fitting 230.

[0174] When installing the panel 210, the movable structure 242 is pushed to move toward the latch fitting 230, and the movable structure 242 is plugged into the latch fitting 230. The limiting portion 2431 moves toward the outside of the shell 241 under the elastic force of the first elastic member 244. The limiting portion 2431 is located in the limiting cavity 2422 and is engaged with the movable structure 242.

[0175] See also Fig.28 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the movable structure 242 includes a locking portion 2425, a limiting portion 2431 and a pushing portion 2426 connected in sequence, the locking portion 2425 and the pushing portion 2426 are located on opposite sides of the limiting portion 2431, and the limiting portion 2431 is configured with a limiting cavity 2422.

[0176] In some embodiments, the movable structure 242 is an integral piece, so that the movable structure 242 does not need to be assembled, which is beneficial to improving the overall installation efficiency.

[0177] In some embodiments, the locking portion 2425 , the limiting portion 2431 , and the pushing portion 2426 have equal dimensions along the height direction of the frame 221 .

[0178] In some embodiments of the present application, the movable structure 242 is a metal piece, so that the movable structure 242 has good strength, which is conducive to reducing the size of the movable structure 242 and thus the overall size of the latch assembly 240.

[0179] It is understandable that the movable structure 242 can be processed by laser cutting.

[0180] See also Fig.25 and Fig. 27 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the second elastic member 245 is sleeved on the locking portion 2425 , one end of the second elastic member 245 abuts against the limiting portion 2431 , and the other end abuts against the shell 241 .

[0181] The shape of the second elastic member 245 matches the locking portion 2425 , and the second elastic member 245 is a rectangular spring. In this way, the elastic force effect of the second elastic member 245 is better, which is conducive to ensuring the operation of the latch assembly 240 .

[0182] In some embodiments, the dimension of the latch assembly 240 along the height direction of the box body 100 is 6-10 mm. For example, it can be 8 mm or 9 mm.

[0183] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit it. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

[0184] For the convenience of explanation, the above description has been made in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed above. Based on the above teachings, various modifications and variations can be obtained. The selection and description of the above embodiments are to better explain the principles and practical applications, so that those skilled in the art can better use the embodiments and various different variations of the embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that: include: panel; a first connecting structure connected to the panel; A frame, wherein the frame is configured with a first avoidance area for avoiding the first connecting structure; a second connecting structure, the second connecting structure being arranged on a side of the frame away from the panel and covering the first avoidance area, the first connecting structure being engaged with the second connecting structure; A latch fitting member, the latch fitting member being arranged on a side of the panel facing the frame; A first end cap, the first end cap is arranged at one end of the frame in the height direction, the first end cap is configured with a first installation cavity, the first installation cavity includes a first area and a second area that are interconnected, the second area is located at a side of the first area away from the frame, and the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the first area toward the ground is located within the orthographic projection of the inner wall of the second area toward the ground; A latch assembly is located in the first installation cavity and is plugged into the latch mating piece.

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The latch assembly comprises: A shell, part of which is located in the first area, part of which is located in the second area, and the shell is connected to an inner wall of the second area on a side facing the first area; A moving structure, wherein the moving structure is slidably connected to the housing; A pressing member, the pressing member is inserted on the housing and inserted on the moving structure; A first elastic member, wherein the first elastic member is located in the housing, one end of the first elastic member is connected to the pressing member, and the other end of the first elastic member is connected to the housing; A second elastic member, wherein the second elastic member is located in the shell, one end of the second elastic member is connected to the moving structure, and the other end of the second elastic member is connected to the shell.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing comprises: a cover shell and a bottom plate, wherein the bottom plate is covered on the cover shell, and the orthographic projection of the cover shell toward the ground is located within the orthographic projection of the bottom plate toward the ground; The pressing member is inserted into the bottom plate, and a surface of the bottom plate facing the cover shell is connected to an inner wall of the second area facing the first area.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a fastener, wherein one side of the bottom plate facing the cover shell abuts against the inner wall of the second area facing the first area, and the fastener is inserted into the first end cover through the bottom plate to connect the bottom plate and the first end cover.

5. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The movable structure forms a limited position cavity; The pressing member comprises a limiting portion and a pressing portion which are connected in sequence, and the size of the limiting portion is larger than the size of the pressing portion; When the panel is disassembled, the pressing portion is pressed, the limiting portion is located outside the limiting cavity, the pressing portion is located in the limiting cavity, the moving structure moves away from the latch fitting under the elastic force of the second elastic member, and the moving structure is disconnected from the latch fitting; When installing the panel, the movable structure is pushed toward the latch fitting, the movable structure is plugged into the latch fitting, and the limiting portion moves toward the outside of the shell under the elastic force of the first elastic member. The limiting portion is located in the limiting cavity and is engaged with the movable structure.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The movable structure comprises a locking portion, a limiting portion and a pushing portion which are connected in sequence, the locking portion and the pushing portion are located at opposite sides of the limiting portion, the limiting portion is provided with the limiting cavity, and the movable structure is an integral part.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The moving structure is a metal part.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second elastic member is sleeved on the locking portion, one end of the second elastic member abuts against the limiting portion, and the other end abuts against the housing; The shape of the second elastic member matches the locking portion, and the second elastic member is a rectangular spring.

9. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The first end cover is arranged at the bottom of the frame.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: include: panel; a first connecting structure connected to the panel; frame; a second connecting structure, the second connecting structure is connected to the frame, and the first connecting structure is engaged with the second connecting structure; A latch fitting, the latch fitting being connected to the panel; A first end cover, the first end cover is connected to the frame, the first end cover is configured with a first installation cavity, a first area and a second area of ​​the first installation cavity are connected to each other, the second area is located on a side of the first area away from the frame, and an orthographic projection of an inner wall of the first area toward the ground is located within an orthographic projection of an inner wall of the second area toward the ground; A latch assembly is located in the first installation cavity and is plugged into the latch mating piece.

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