Antibacterial device and refrigerator

By designing an antibacterial device with a containment cavity and through holes and hanging it on items that need to be sterilized, the problem of poor layout of existing antibacterial devices is solved, which improves refrigeration efficiency and reduces the risk of icing.

CN222895377UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-23XIAOMI TECH (WUHAN) CO LTD +2
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Application Number
CN202421832711.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-30
Publication Date
2025-05-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-30

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Technical Problem

The existing antibacterial devices are poorly arranged in refrigerators, which affects the refrigeration efficiency and icing risks.

Method used

An antibacterial device including a shell, an antibacterial module and a hook is designed. The shell has a housing cavity and a through hole. The antibacterial module is arranged in the housing cavity. The hook is connected to the shell, allowing the antibacterial device to be mounted at an item that needs to be sterilized.

Benefits of technology

It improves the layout flexibility of the antibacterial device, avoids affecting the refrigeration efficiency of the refrigerator, and reduces the risk of icing of the antibacterial device during the refrigeration process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an antibacterial device and a refrigerator. The antibacterial device comprises a shell, an antibacterial module and a hook, and the shell is provided with a containing cavity and a through hole communicating with the containing cavity; the antibacterial module is arranged in the accommodating cavity; and the hook is connected with the shell. According to the antibacterial device disclosed by the invention, the accommodating cavity and the through hole communicated with the accommodating cavity are formed in the shell, and the antibacterial module is arranged in the accommodating cavity, so that the antibacterial agent in the antibacterial module can be diffused out of the accommodating cavity through the through hole to sterilize articles outside the accommodating cavity. The hook is connected with the shell, so that the antibacterial device can be hung on an article needing to be sterilized through the hook, and the arrangement flexibility of the antibacterial device is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to an antibacterial device and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, the antibacterial device includes a sponge and an antibacterial agent disposed in the sponge, which can only be placed in a set position to sterilize the object, resulting in a limited placement of the antibacterial device and poor flexibility in the arrangement of the antibacterial device. For example, the antibacterial device of a refrigerator is directly placed in the air cavity of the air duct. On the one hand, the antibacterial device will affect the flow of air in the air duct and affect the refrigeration efficiency of the refrigerator; on the other hand, water vapor can easily enter the antibacterial device during defrosting, and the antibacterial device has a greater risk of freezing during the refrigeration process. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present disclosure provides an antibacterial device to improve the flexibility of arrangement of the antibacterial device.

[0004] The antibacterial device disclosed in the present invention comprises a shell, an antibacterial module and a hook, wherein the shell has a receiving cavity and a through hole communicating with the receiving cavity; the antibacterial module is arranged in the receiving cavity; and the hook is connected to the shell.

[0005] Optionally, the hook includes a first hanging arm, a connecting arm and a second hanging arm connected in sequence, the first hanging arm and the second hanging arm are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart along the height direction of the shell, the first hanging arm is connected to the shell, and the second hanging arm is spaced apart from the shell to form an opening of the hook.

[0006] Optionally, the hook includes a first clamp arm, a fixed arm and a second clamp arm connected in sequence, the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart along the width direction of the shell, and an opening of the hook is formed between one end of the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm away from the fixed arm.

[0007] Optionally, one end of the first clamp arm away from the fixed arm is provided with a first barb facing the second clamp arm; and / or one end of the second clamp arm away from the fixed arm is provided with a second barb facing the first clamp arm.

[0008] Optionally, the opening of the hook faces one side in the height direction of the shell; the number of the hooks is multiple, and the multiple hooks are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the shell.

[0009] Optionally, the shell includes a front shell and a rear shell, the front shell is connected to the rear shell and surrounds the accommodating cavity, the through hole is provided in the front shell, and the hook is connected to the rear shell.

[0010] Optionally, the front shell is detachably connected to the rear shell.

[0011] Optionally, the front shell is provided with a first clamping portion, and the rear shell is provided with a second clamping portion, and the first clamping portion is clamped and matched with the second clamping portion.

[0012] Optionally, the hook is integrally formed with the rear shell.

[0013] Optionally, the antibacterial module is clamped between the front shell and the rear shell.

[0014] Optionally, the antibacterial device further comprises a light-emitting component, and the light-emitting component is connected to the shell.

[0015] Optionally, the luminous element is a luminous strip.

[0016] Optionally, the light emitting element is bonded to the housing.

[0017] Optionally, the light emitting element is annular and is arranged around the outer circumference of the shell.

[0018] Optionally, there are multiple through holes, the multiple through holes are divided into multiple hole groups, each hole group includes at least two through holes, and the multiple hole groups are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the shell.

[0019] The refrigerator of the embodiment of the present disclosure includes the antibacterial device described in any one of the above items.

[0020] Optionally, the refrigerator includes a storage drawer, the storage drawer includes a side wall, and the hook is hooked and engaged with the side wall.

[0021] The antibacterial device disclosed in the present invention provides a housing cavity and a through hole communicating with the housing cavity in the housing, and provides an antibacterial module in the housing cavity, so that the antibacterial agent in the antibacterial module can diffuse to the outside of the housing cavity through the through hole to sterilize the items outside the housing cavity. By connecting the hook to the housing, the antibacterial device can be hung on the items that need to be sterilized through the hook, thereby improving the layout flexibility of the antibacterial device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of an antibacterial device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a stereoscopic view of an antibacterial device from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 3 Detailed description of the invention Figure 4 is an exploded view of an antibacterial device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional diagram of an antibacterial device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional diagram of an antibacterial device according to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 6 FIG. 4 is an exploded view of an antibacterial device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 7 It is a left side view of an antibacterial device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a storage drawer in a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Fig. 9 It is a stereoscopic diagram of a storage drawer in a refrigerator from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Reference numerals:

[0032] 10. Antibacterial device;

[0033] 1. Shell; 11. Front shell; 111. Through hole; 112. First clamping part; 113. Text mark; 12. Back shell; 121. Second clamping part;

[0034] 2. Antibacterial module;

[0035] 3. hook; 31. first hanging arm; 32. connecting arm; 33. second hanging arm; 34. first clamping arm; 35. fixing arm; 36. second clamping arm; 37. first barb; 38. second barb; 39. mounting arm; 301. opening;

[0036] 4. Luminous parts;

[0037] 20. Storage drawer; 201. Side wall. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present disclosure, but should not be understood as limiting the present disclosure.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the antibacterial device 10 of the embodiment of the present disclosure includes a housing 1, an antibacterial module 2 and a hook 3, the housing 1 has a receiving cavity and a through hole 111 connected to the receiving cavity, the antibacterial module 2 is arranged in the receiving cavity, and the hook 3 is connected to the housing 1. The antibacterial module 2 may include a silver ion antibacterial agent and the like.

[0040] The antibacterial device 10 of the disclosed embodiment is provided with a housing 1 and a through hole 111 communicating with the housing, and the antibacterial module 2 is provided in the housing, so that the antibacterial agent in the antibacterial module 2 can diffuse to the outside of the housing through the through hole 111 to sterilize the items outside the housing. By connecting the hook 3 to the housing 1, the antibacterial device 10 can be hung on the items to be sterilized through the hook, thereby improving the layout flexibility of the antibacterial device 10.

[0041] For example, Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the antibacterial device 10 is hung in a storage drawer 20 of the refrigerator to sterilize the items in the refrigerator. On the one hand, the antibacterial device 10 is prevented from affecting the flow of air in the air duct, thereby improving the refrigeration efficiency of the refrigerator; on the other hand, water vapor is prevented from entering the antibacterial device 10 when the refrigerator is defrosted, thereby reducing the risk of ice formation in the antibacterial device 10 during the refrigeration process.

[0042] In some embodiments, Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the opening 301 of the hook 3 faces one side in the height direction of the housing 1. There are multiple hooks 3, and the multiple hooks 3 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the housing 1.

[0043] By providing a plurality of hooks 3 , and arranging the plurality of hooks 3 at intervals along the length direction of the housing 1 , the antibacterial device 10 can be simultaneously hung on the objects to be sterilized through the plurality of hooks 3 , thereby improving the fixing stability of the antibacterial device 10 .

[0044] In order to make the technical solution of the present disclosure easier to understand, the following takes the case where the height direction of the housing 1 is consistent with the up-down direction and the length direction of the housing 1 is consistent with the left-right direction as an example to further describe the technical solution of the present disclosure. Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the left and right directions are Figures 1 to 6 shown.

[0045] For example, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the opening 301 of the hook 3 faces downward, and a plurality of hooks 3 are arranged at intervals along the left-right direction.

[0046] In some embodiments, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the hook 3 includes a first hanging arm 31, a connecting arm 32, and a second hanging arm 33 connected in sequence, and the first hanging arm 31 and the second hanging arm 33 are arranged oppositely and spaced apart along the height direction of the housing 1. The first hanging arm 31 is connected to the housing 1, and the second hanging arm 33 is spaced apart from the housing 1 to form an opening 301 of the hook 3.

[0047] For example, the first hanging arm 31 and the second hanging arm 33 are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart in the up-down direction, and the connecting arm 32 extends in the up-down direction. Both ends of the first hanging arm 31 are connected to the housing 1 and the connecting arm 32 respectively, one end of the second hanging arm 33 is connected to the connecting arm 32, and the other end of the second hanging arm 33 is spaced apart from the housing 1 to form an opening 301.

[0048] By setting the hook 3 to the above structure, when the hook 3 is hooked with other components, a part of the component can be clamped between the first hanging arm 31 and the second hanging arm 33, thereby improving the fixing stability of the antibacterial device 10.

[0049] For example, when the hook 3 is hooked with the storage drawer 20 of the refrigerator, a portion of the side wall of the storage drawer 20 is clamped between the first hanging arm 31 and the second hanging arm 33 to improve the fixing stability of the antibacterial device 10 on the storage drawer 20 .

[0050] In other embodiments, Figure 7 As shown, the hook 3 includes a first clamp arm 34, a fixed arm 35 and a second clamp arm 36 connected in sequence. The first clamp arm 34 and the second clamp arm 36 are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart along the width direction of the shell 1, and an opening 301 of the hook 3 is formed between one end of the first clamp arm 34 and the second clamp arm 36 away from the fixed arm 35.

[0051] By setting the hook 3 to the above structure, when the hook 3 is hooked with other components, a part of the component can be clamped between the first clamp arm 34 and the second clamp arm 36, thereby improving the fixing stability of the antibacterial device 10.

[0052] For example, when the hook 3 is hooked with the storage drawer 20 of the refrigerator, a portion of the side wall of the storage drawer 20 is clamped between the first clamp arm 34 and the second clamp arm 36 to improve the fixing stability of the antibacterial device 10 on the storage drawer 20 .

[0053] In order to make the technical solution of the present disclosure easier to understand, the following takes the width direction of the housing 1 as an example to further describe the technical solution of the present disclosure. Figure 7 shown.

[0054] For example, Figure 7 As shown, the first clamp arm 34 and the second clamp arm 36 are spaced apart in the front-to-back direction, and the fixed arm 35 extends in the front-to-back direction. The upper ends of the first clamp arm 34 and the second clamp arm 36 are connected to the fixed arm 35, and the lower ends of the first clamp arm 34 and the second clamp arm 36 form an opening 301.

[0055] Alternatively, if Figure 7 As shown, one end of the first clamp arm 34 away from the fixed arm 35 is provided with a first barb 37 facing the second clamp arm 36 .

[0056] For example, Figure 7 As shown, the first clamp arm 34 is arranged at the rear side of the second clamp arm 36 , and the lower end of the first clamp arm 34 is provided with a first barb 37 facing forward.

[0057] By providing the first barb 37 , when the hook 3 is hooked with other components, the position of the antibacterial device 10 can be limited in the height direction of the shell 1 , thereby further improving the fixing stability of the antibacterial device 10 .

[0058] Alternatively, if Figure 7 As shown, one end of the second clamp arm 36 away from the fixed arm 35 is provided with a second barb 38 facing the first clamp arm 34 .

[0059] For example, Figure 7 As shown, the first clamp arm 34 is disposed on the rear side of the second clamp arm 36 , and the lower end of the second clamp arm 36 is provided with a second barb 38 facing backwards.

[0060] By providing the second barb 38 , when the hook 3 is hooked with other components, the position of the antibacterial device 10 can be limited in the height direction of the shell 1 , thereby further improving the fixing stability of the antibacterial device 10 .

[0061] Alternatively, if Figure 7 As shown, the hook 3 includes a mounting arm 39 , and two ends of the mounting arm 39 are respectively connected to the housing 1 and the first clamping arm 34 , so as to realize the connection between the hook 3 and the housing 1 .

[0062] Optionally, the hook 3 is elastic.

[0063] By setting the hook 3 to be elastic, the hook 3 can be hooked and matched with other components through elastic deformation, thereby improving the connection stability of the hook 3 and other components, and further improving the fixing stability of the antibacterial device 10.

[0064] In some embodiments, Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the housing 1 includes a front shell 11 and a rear shell 12 , the front shell 11 is connected to the rear shell 12 and forms a receiving cavity, a through hole 111 is provided in the front shell 11 , and the hook 3 is connected to the rear shell 12 .

[0065] For example, Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the front shell 11 is arranged at the front side of the rear shell 12, and the hook 3 is arranged at the rear side of the rear shell 12. Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the hook 3 is connected to the side wall 201 of the storage drawer 20 , and the through holes 111 are all arranged facing away from the side wall 201 .

[0066] By setting the through hole 111 in the front shell 11 and connecting the hook 3 with the rear shell 12, the through hole 111 is located on the side facing away from the component that is hooked with the hook 3, thereby preventing the component from blocking the through hole 111 and affecting the antibacterial agent in the antibacterial module 2 from diffusing to the outside of the accommodating cavity through the through hole 111. In this way, the sterilization effect of the antibacterial device 10 can be improved.

[0067] Optionally, the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 are detachably connected.

[0068] By detachably connecting the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 , the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 can be separated, so that the antibacterial module 2 disposed in the accommodating cavity can be replaced, thereby extending the service life of the antibacterial device 10 and improving the sterilization effect of the antibacterial device 10 .

[0069] Alternatively, if Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the front shell 11 is provided with a first clamping portion 112 , and the rear shell 12 is provided with a second clamping portion 121 , and the first clamping portion 112 is clamped and matched with the second clamping portion 121 .

[0070] For example, the front shell 11 is provided with a buckle, and the rear shell 12 is provided with a slot, and the buckle is engaged with the slot.

[0071] The front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 are connected by engaging the first engaging portion 112 with the second engaging portion 121 , thereby facilitating the connection and disassembly of the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 , and further facilitating the replacement of the antibacterial module 2 .

[0072] Optionally, the hook 3 and the rear shell 12 are integrally formed.

[0073] The hook 3 and the rear shell 12 are integrally formed, which can reduce the number of parts of the antibacterial device 10 , improve the assembly efficiency of the antibacterial device 10 , and thus reduce the cost of the antibacterial device 10 .

[0074] Of course, in other embodiments, the hook 3 and the rear shell 12 may also be bonded, hot-riveted, or connected via fasteners, which may be bolts, screws, rivets, and the like.

[0075] Optionally, the antibacterial module 2 is clamped between the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 .

[0076] By clamping the antibacterial module 2 between the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12, the installation and fixation of the antibacterial module 2 are completed while the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 are connected, and the process of separately fixing the antibacterial module 2 can be omitted, thereby further improving the assembly efficiency of the antibacterial device 10 and reducing the cost of the antibacterial device 10.

[0077] In some embodiments, Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the antibacterial device 10 further includes a light-emitting component 4 , which is connected to the housing 1 .

[0078] By providing the light-emitting element 4 connected to the housing 1, the antibacterial device 10 can have a light-emitting effect, enriching the functions of the antibacterial device 10. For example, the antibacterial device 10 is arranged in a refrigerator. When the refrigerator is opened at night, the light-emitting element 4 of the antibacterial device 10 can play a lighting role, making it convenient for users to take and put items.

[0079] Optionally, the luminous member 4 is a luminous strip.

[0080] By setting the light-emitting element 4 as a luminous strip, the light-emitting element 4 itself has a luminous effect and does not need an additional power source, which not only facilitates the installation and fixation of the antibacterial device 10, but also helps to save electric energy.

[0081] Of course, in other embodiments, the light emitting element 4 may also be a light emitting diode or the like.

[0082] Optionally, the light emitting element 4 is annular and is disposed around the outer circumference of the housing 1 .

[0083] The light-emitting element 4 is disposed around the outer circumference of the housing 1 , which can increase the lighting area of ​​the light-emitting element 4 and improve the lighting effect of the antibacterial device 10 .

[0084] Optionally, the light emitting element 4 is bonded to the housing 1 .

[0085] By bonding the light emitting element 4 to the housing 1 , the connection between the light emitting element 4 and the housing 1 is facilitated, thereby further improving the assembly efficiency of the antibacterial device 10 and reducing the cost of the antibacterial device 10 .

[0086] In some embodiments, Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 6 As shown, there are multiple through holes 111 , and the multiple through holes 111 are divided into multiple hole groups, each hole group includes at least two through holes 111 , and the multiple hole groups are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the housing 1 .

[0087] For example, Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the plurality of through holes 111 are divided into two hole groups, and the two hole groups are arranged at intervals along the left-right direction.

[0088] Therefore, other structures can be set between the two hole groups to better meet user needs. Figures 4 to 6 As shown, a text mark 113 is provided between the two hole groups. The text mark 113 may be a promotional term to facilitate the user to understand the function of the antibacterial device 10 intuitively and vividly.

[0089] The refrigerator of the embodiment of the present disclosure includes the antibacterial device 10 described in any of the above embodiments. The antibacterial device 10 can be arranged in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator to sterilize the food in the freezer compartment.

[0090] In some embodiments, Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the refrigerator includes a storage drawer 20 , and the storage drawer 20 includes a side wall 201 , and the hook 3 is hooked and matched with the side wall 201 .

[0091] Among them, each storage drawer 20 can be equipped with one antibacterial device 10, or multiple antibacterial devices 10 can be installed. Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, an antibacterial device 10 is installed on both the left and right sides and the rear side of the storage drawer 20 .

[0092] By hooking the hook 3 with the side wall 201 of the storage drawer 20, on the one hand, the antibacterial device 10 is closer to the food in the refrigerator, making it easier to sterilize the food in the refrigerator and improving the sterilization effect; on the other hand, it is convenient to install and fix the antibacterial device 10.

[0093] The antibacterial device 10 of the disclosed embodiment has a simple structure and strong versatility, and can be independently arranged at any position of a storage drawer in a refrigerator. In addition, the antibacterial device 10 also has the advantage of having a good sterilization effect on food.

[0094] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and cannot be construed as limitations on the present disclosure. Changes, modifications, substitutions and variations of the above embodiments by those of ordinary skill in the art are all within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An antibacterial device, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein the housing has a receiving cavity and a through hole communicating with the receiving cavity; An antibacterial module, wherein the antibacterial module is disposed in the accommodating cavity; A hook is connected to the shell.

2. The antibacterial device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hook includes a first hanging arm, a connecting arm and a second hanging arm connected in sequence, the first hanging arm and the second hanging arm are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart along the height direction of the shell, the first hanging arm is connected to the shell, and the second hanging arm is spaced apart from the shell to form an opening of the hook.

3. The antibacterial device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hook includes a first clamp arm, a fixed arm and a second clamp arm connected in sequence. The first clamp arm and the second clamp arm are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart along the width direction of the shell. An opening of the hook is formed between one end of the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm away from the fixed arm.

4. The antibacterial device according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the first clamp arm away from the fixed arm is provided with a first barb facing the second clamp arm; and / or An end of the second clamping arm away from the fixed arm is provided with a second barb facing the first clamping arm.

5. The antibacterial device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening of the hook faces one side in the height direction of the shell; There are multiple hooks, and the multiple hooks are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the shell.

6. The antibacterial device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shell comprises a front shell and a rear shell, the front shell is connected to the rear shell and surrounds the accommodating cavity, the through hole is arranged in the front shell, and the hook is connected to the rear shell.

7. The antibacterial device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The front shell is detachably connected to the rear shell.

8. The antibacterial device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The front shell is provided with a first clamping portion, and the rear shell is provided with a second clamping portion, and the first clamping portion is clamped and matched with the second clamping portion.

9. The antibacterial device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The hook is integrally formed with the rear shell.

10. The antibacterial device according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that: The antibacterial module is clamped between the front shell and the rear shell.

11. The antibacterial device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The antibacterial device further comprises a light emitting component, and the light emitting component is connected to the housing.

12. The antibacterial device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The luminous element is a luminous strip.

13. The antibacterial device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The light emitting element is bonded to the housing.

14. The antibacterial device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The light emitting element is annular and is arranged around the outer circumference of the housing.

15. The antibacterial device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: There are multiple through holes, and the multiple through holes are divided into multiple hole groups. Each hole group includes at least two through holes, and the multiple hole groups are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the shell.

16. A refrigerator, characterized in that: An antibacterial device comprising any one of claims 1-15.

17. The refrigerator according to claim 16, characterized in that: The refrigerator comprises a storage drawer, the storage drawer comprises a side wall, and the hook is hooked and matched with the side wall.