Embedded refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigerators, in particular to an embedded refrigerator. The embedded refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body, a driving assembly, a positioning assembly and a controller, a press bin is constructed at the bottom of the refrigerator body, the driving assembly is installed in the press bin and connected with the bin wall of the press bin, the positioning assembly is connected with the driving assembly, and the driving assembly can drive the positioning assembly to stretch out in the first direction away from the refrigerator body. The positioning assembly is abutted against an external fixing part; the controller is electrically connected with the driving assembly and is configured to control the driving assembly to work or stop in response to the state of the positioning assembly. The positioning device has the advantages that after the positioning assembly abuts against the external fixing component, an electric signal is sent out and transmitted to the controller, the controller identifies that the state of the positioning assembly is in place after receiving the electric signal and controls the driving assembly to stop working, and therefore the positioning assembly is kept at the position and abuts against the external fixing component all the time; therefore, the position of the embedded refrigerator is stable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigerators, in particular to an embedded refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] Since the embedded refrigerator can be installed in the cabinet, the indoor environment and layout are more integrated, so more and more families begin to choose the embedded refrigerator.

[0003] During the installation of the embedded refrigerator, for the sake of beauty, its outer side needs to be set flush with the cabinet to improve the overall aesthetics. The bottom of the embedded refrigerator usually has rollers, which are locked after the installation is in place to make the embedded refrigerator stable in the current position. However, the stability of the roller locking mechanism is insufficient. During long-term daily use, there is a situation where the user unconsciously pushes the refrigerator, and for some high-end refrigerators with the function of pressing to open the door, the position of the embedded refrigerator will shift backward during the pressing process, resulting in the embedded refrigerator moving backward into the cabinet, and the problem that its outer side is significantly uneven with the cabinet, affecting the aesthetics. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of the above technical problems, the utility model provides an embedded refrigerator.

[0005] An embedded refrigerator includes: a box body, with a compressor compartment constructed at the bottom; a driving assembly, installed in the compressor compartment and connected to the wall of the compressor compartment; a positioning assembly, connected to the driving assembly, the driving assembly can drive the positioning assembly to extend in a first direction away from the box body and make the positioning assembly abut against an external fixed part; a controller, electrically connected to the driving assembly and configured to control the driving assembly to work or stop in response to the state of the positioning assembly.

[0006] With such a setting, during the installation of the embedded refrigerator, the driving assembly drives the positioning assembly to extend. After the positioning assembly abuts against the external fixed part, an electrical signal is sent and transmitted to the controller. After receiving the electrical signal, the controller recognizes that the state of the positioning assembly is in place and controls the driving assembly to stop working, so as to keep the positioning assembly in this position and always abut against the external fixed part, thereby making the position of the embedded refrigerator stable and preventing the problem that the cabinet is no longer flush due to displacement during daily use.

[0007] In one embodiment, the positioning assembly includes a positioning unit, and the driving assembly includes a driving rod, the driving rod is rotatably connected to the positioning unit and can drive the positioning unit to move in the first direction.

[0008] In one embodiment, the positioning unit includes a first connecting rod, the driving rod is arranged as a telescopic rod, the first connecting rod is connected to the driving rod, and the driving rod can drive the first connecting rod to move in the first direction.

[0009] In one embodiment, the positioning unit further includes a second connecting rod. One end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the driving rod, the other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod, and the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the box body. As the telescopic rod extends, both the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod move in the first direction.

[0010] In one embodiment, the driving rod includes a main rod and an extension rod. One end of the extension rod is fixedly connected to the main rod, and the other end is rotatably connected to the first connecting rod.

[0011] In one embodiment, the positioning unit further includes a third connecting rod and a fourth connecting rod. The third connecting rod is connected to the driving rod, the fourth connecting rod is rotatably connected to the third connecting rod, and one end of the fourth connecting rod away from the third connecting rod is rotatably connected to the box body.

[0012] In one embodiment, there are two positioning units, and along the second direction, the positioning units are respectively connected to both ends of the driving rod. Both ends of the driving rod can extend towards both ends along the second direction and drive the two positioning units to move in the first direction simultaneously.

[0013] In one embodiment, the box body further includes a fixing component. There are two fixing components which are respectively fixedly connected to the wall of the press chamber, and one end of each of the two positioning units away from the driving component is rotatably connected to the two fixing components respectively.

[0014] In one embodiment, the fixing component includes a fixing seat and a fixing plate. The fixing seat is fixedly connected to the wall of the press chamber. The fixing plate includes a first section and a second section. The first section and the second section are connected and arranged at an angle. The first section is connected to the fixing seat, and the second section bends towards a direction away from the fixing seat and is rotatably connected to the positioning unit.

[0015] In one embodiment, the built-in refrigerator further includes a fixing box. The fixing box is connected to the wall of the press chamber, and an installation groove is formed in the fixing box. The driving component is installed in the installation groove. A positioning hole is formed in the side wall of the fixing box, and a part of the driving component passes through the positioning hole and abuts against the hole wall of the positioning hole.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, in the present utility model, a positioning component capable of abutting against an external fixing component and a driving component for driving its movement are provided. During the installation of the built-in refrigerator, the driving component drives the positioning component to extend. After the positioning component abuts against the external fixing component, an electrical signal is sent and transmitted to the controller. After receiving the electrical signal, the controller recognizes that the state of the positioning component is in place and controls the driving component to stop working, so as to keep the positioning component at this position and always abut against the external fixing component, thereby making the position of the built-in refrigerator stable and preventing the problem that the cabinet is no longer flush due to deviation during daily use. Moreover, the specific structures of the driving component and the positioning component are optimized, making the two more stable and durable during use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of one embodiment of the built-in refrigerator provided by the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a partially enlarged view of part A in FIG. 6;

[0019] Figure 3 FIG. 7 is a partial structural diagram of one embodiment of the built-in refrigerator provided by the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 FIG. 8 is a partial structural diagram of another angle of one embodiment of the built-in refrigerator provided by the present utility model.

[0021] The meanings of the symbols in the figures are as follows:

[0022] 100, built-in refrigerator; 10, cabinet; 11, compressor compartment; 20, driving component; 21, driving rod; 211, main rod; 212, extension rod; 22, driving source; 30, positioning component; 31, positioning unit; 311, first connecting rod; 312, second connecting rod; 313, third connecting rod; 314, fourth connecting rod; 40, fixing component; 41, fixing seat; 42, fixing plate; 421, first section; 422, second section; 50, fixing box; 51, installation groove; 52, positioning hole; 60, rotating shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0023] In order to make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present application more obvious and understandable, the following detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present application will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to fully understand the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the connotation of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] It should be noted that when an assembly is referred to as "fixed to" or "disposed on" another assembly, it can be directly on the other assembly or there can be an intermediate assembly. When an assembly is considered to be "connected to" another assembly, it can be directly connected to the other assembly or there may be an intermediate assembly at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in the description of this application are only for illustrative purposes and do not represent the only implementation.

[0025] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0026] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature may be in direct contact with the second feature "on" or "under" the second feature, or the first feature and the second feature may be in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the description of this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field to which this application belongs. The terms used in the description of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific implementations and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" used in the description of this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1-4 , this utility model provides an embedded refrigerator 100, including a box body 10, a driving assembly 20, a positioning assembly 30 and a controller. A compressor compartment 11 is constructed at the bottom of the box body 10, and the compressor compartment 11 is used to install the driving assembly 20, the positioning assembly 30 and the controller; the driving assembly 20 is installed in the compressor compartment 11 and is connected to the wall of the compressor compartment 11. The positioning assembly 30 is connected to the driving assembly 20. The driving assembly 20 can drive the positioning assembly 30 to extend in a first direction away from the box body 10 and make the positioning assembly 30 abut against an external fixed component; the controller (not shown in the figure) is electrically connected to the driving assembly 20 and is configured to control the driving assembly 20 to work or stop in response to the state of the positioning assembly 30.

[0029] It should be explained that in this embodiment, the direction away from the cabinet body 10 refers to the direction perpendicular to each side plane of the cabinet body 10 and pointing outward. That is, when the built-in refrigerator 100 is installed in the cabinet, the first direction refers to the direction from the cabinet body 10 to the rear panel of the cabinet or the wall. That is, in this embodiment, the external fixing component refers to the rear panel of the cabinet or the wall. When the positioning component 30 is in place, that is, when it abuts against the wall, the driving component 20 will be blocked. For example, when the driving component of the driving component 20 is a motor, its blocked current will increase. Therefore, the controller can identify the blocked current, and determine that the positioning component 30 has abutted against the wall or the cabinet, and control the driving component 20 to stop running.

[0030] Therefore, with the above settings, during the installation of the built-in refrigerator 100, the driving component 20 drives the positioning component 30 to extend. After the positioning component 30 abuts against the external fixing component, it emits an electrical signal and transmits it to the controller. After receiving the electrical signal, the controller recognizes that the state of the positioning component 30 is in place, and controls the driving component 20 to stop working, so as to keep the positioning component 30 in this position and always abut against the external fixing component, thereby making the position of the built-in refrigerator 100 stable and preventing the problem that the cabinet is no longer flush due to deviation during daily use.

[0031] The positioning component 30 includes a positioning unit 31, and the driving component 20 includes a driving rod 21. The driving rod 21 is rotatably connected to the positioning unit 31 and can drive the positioning unit 31 to move in the first direction. In this way, the driving component 20 is set as the driving rod 21, and the structure of the driving rod 21 is simple, and it drives the positioning unit 31 to move to the preset position.

[0032] In other embodiments, the driving component 20 can also be set as a belt structure, and the motor drives the belt to rotate, and then the positioning unit 31 is moved into place through the belt. Alternatively, the driving component 20 can also be set as a lead screw structure, etc.

[0033] Further, the positioning unit 31 includes a first connecting rod 311, the driving rod 21 is set as a telescopic rod, the first connecting rod 311 is connected to the driving rod 21, and the driving rod 21 can drive the first connecting rod 311 to move in the first direction. In this way, the driving rod 21 is set in the form of a telescopic rod, which can provide a greater thrust, and the force application path is parallel to the axial direction of the telescopic rod, so it can bear a greater load.

[0034] In other embodiments, the driving rod 21 can also be set as a rotating rod structure. One end of the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the cabinet body 10 and can rotate around this end, so as to drive the positioning unit 31 to move in the first direction.

[0035] The positioning unit 31 further includes a second connecting rod 312. One end of the first connecting rod 311 is rotatably connected to the driving rod 21, the other end of the first connecting rod 311 is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod 312, and the second connecting rod 312 is rotatably connected to the box body 10. As the telescopic rod extends, both the first connecting rod 311 and the second connecting rod 312 move in the first direction. Thus, when the telescopic rod extends, the distance between the telescopic rod and the rotation connection point between the end of the second connecting rod 312 away from the telescopic rod and the box body 10 is compressed and reduced, that is, the space between the first connecting rod 311 and the second connecting rod 312 is reduced. Therefore, the first connecting rod 311 and the second connecting rod 312 move towards each other, approaching a folded state of motion, and while approaching each other, since the total length of the two remains unchanged, they are pushed to move in the first direction, so as to realize the abutment against the wall or the cabinet body.

[0036] Further, the driving rod 21 includes a main rod 211 and an extension rod 212. One end of the extension rod 212 is fixedly connected to the main rod 211, and the other end is rotatably connected to the first connecting rod 311. Thus, the main rod 211 is used to drive the extension rod 212 to move. The extension rod 212, as an intermediate installation component, is processed separately, reducing the process difficulty and processing cost, and is used for the assembly and connection between the main rod 211 and the first connecting rod 311 to facilitate the assembly between the first connecting rod 311 and the driving assembly 20.

[0037] It can be understood that in other embodiments, the first connecting rod 311 can also be directly rotatably connected to the main rod 211, rather than being limited to adding an extension rod 212.

[0038] In this embodiment, there are two positioning units 31, and along the second direction, the positioning units 31 are respectively connected to both ends of the driving rod 21. Both ends of the driving rod 21 can extend towards both ends along the second direction and drive the two positioning units 31 to move in the first direction at the same time. The abutment of the two positioning units 31 against the external fixed components at the same time can make the position of the built-in refrigerator 100 more stable. The two share the offset thrust of the built-in refrigerator 100 during daily use, which can reduce the force load on a single positioning unit 31 and extend its service life. In order to drive the two positioning units 31 at the same time and make the moving speeds of the two positioning units 31 the same, the two positioning units 31 are driven by the same driving assembly 20 and are driven by the driving rod 21 that can extend at both ends at the same time.

[0039] Preferably, an extension rod 212 is respectively connected to both ends of the driving rod 21. Both positioning units 31 include a first connecting rod 311 and a second connecting rod 312. The two first connecting rods 311 located on both sides of the driving rod 21 are respectively connected to the extension rods 212 at both ends of the driving rod 21.

[0040] The driving assembly 20 further includes a driving source 22 which drives both ends of the telescopic rod to extend simultaneously. In this embodiment, the driving source 22 is set as a motor.

[0041] The box body 10 further includes fixing components 40. There are two fixing components 40 which are respectively fixedly connected to the wall of the press bin 11. One ends of the two positioning units 31 away from the driving assembly 20 are respectively rotatably connected to the two fixing components 40. In this way, the fixing components 40 are used for fixing one ends of the positioning units 31 away from the driving assembly 20. After being fixed at this end, as the driving rod 21 extends, the space of the positioning unit 31, that is, the first connecting rod 311 and the second connecting rod 312, will be compressed as it extends, and then it extends in the first direction.

[0042] The fixing component 40 includes a fixing seat 41 and a fixing plate 42. The fixing seat 41 is fixedly connected to the wall of the press bin 11. The fixing plate 42 includes a first section 421 and a second section 422. The first section 421 and the second section 422 are connected and arranged at an angle. The first section 421 is connected to the fixing seat 41, and the second section 422 is bent in a direction away from the fixing seat 41 and is rotatably connected to the positioning unit 31. In this way, the fixing seat 41 is used for the positioning unit 31. In this way, the first section 421 is used to connect with the fixing seat 41 to ensure the connection area between the fixing plate 42 and the fixing seat 41 to enhance the connection strength. The second section 422 is used for the rotational connection with the positioning unit 31, and they are arranged at an angle, which also facilitates the connection of the positioning unit 31.

[0043] In this embodiment, the first section 421 fits on the end face of the fixing seat 41, and the second section 422 is perpendicular to the first section 421 and extends in a direction away from the fixing seat 41, so as to provide an installation space for the positioning unit 31. And in this embodiment, the second section 422 is used for the rotational connection with one end of the second connecting rod 312 away from the driving assembly 20.

[0044] Preferably, in this embodiment, the rotational connections between the first connecting rod 311 and the extension rod 212, between the first connecting rod 311 and the second connecting rod 312, and between the second connecting rod 312 and the second section 422 are all realized by passing a rotating shaft 60 through. That is, coaxial connection holes are opened at the ends of the extension rod 212 and the first connecting rod 311, and the rotating shaft 60 is passed through them to realize the relative rotation between the two. The other rotating structures are similar, that is, after opening holes, the rotating shaft 60 is passed through, which will not be elaborated here.

[0045] The positioning unit 31 further includes a third link 313 and a fourth link 314. The third link 313 is connected to the driving rod 21, and the fourth link 314 is rotatably connected to the third link 313. One end of the fourth link 314 away from the third link 313 is rotatably connected to the cabinet 10. In this embodiment, the fourth link 314 is also rotatably connected to the second section 422. The third link 313 is connected to the main rod 211 of the driving rod 21. The third link 313 and the fourth link 314 can ensure that the elongation of the main rod 211 is on a preset path and avoid deviation.

[0046] The built-in refrigerator 100 further includes a fixing box 50. The fixing box 50 is connected to the wall of the compressor compartment 11, and an installation groove 51 is formed in the fixing box 50. The driving assembly 20 is installed in the installation groove 51. In this way, the fixing box 50 facilitates the installation of the driving assembly 20, so that the driving assembly 20 does not need to be directly welded to the wall of the compressor compartment 11, making the installation of the driving assembly 20 more convenient and reliable. And the fixing box 50 can protect the driving assembly 20 from being affected by the external environment.

[0047] Furthermore, positioning holes 52 are formed in the side wall of the fixing box 50. A part of the driving assembly 20 passes through the positioning holes 52 and abuts against the hole walls of the positioning holes 52. In this way, the positioning holes 52 can ensure that the installation of the driving assembly 20 is more stable and play a limiting effect on it.

[0048] Preferably, in this embodiment, there are two positioning holes 52, which are respectively formed in the transverse side walls of the fixing box 50 and are assembled and abutted against the main rod 211 of the driving rod 21, ensuring that the elongation paths of the main rod 211 and its extended rod 212 are more consistent, so as to ensure the abutting effect of the first link 311 and the second link 312.

[0049] Compared with the prior art, the utility model drives the positioning assembly 30 to extend out during the installation of the built-in refrigerator 100 by setting the positioning assembly 30 capable of abutting against the external fixing part and the driving assembly 20 for driving its movement. After the positioning assembly 30 abuts against the external fixing part, it sends an electrical signal and transmits it to the controller. After receiving the electrical signal, the controller recognizes that the state of the positioning assembly 30 is in place and controls the driving assembly 20 to stop working, so that the positioning assembly 30 is kept in this position and always abuts against the external fixing part, thereby making the position of the built-in refrigerator 100 stable and preventing the problem that the cabinet is no longer flush due to deviation during daily use. And the specific structures of the driving assembly 20 and the positioning assembly 30 are optimized, making them more stable and durable during use.

[0050] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity of description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as the scope described in this specification.

[0051] The above-described embodiments only represent several implementation manners of the present utility model. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present utility model, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model patent shall be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A built-in refrigerator, characterized in that: include: The box body (10) has a press chamber (11) at the bottom; A driving assembly (20) is installed in the press chamber (11) and connected to the chamber wall of the press chamber (11); A positioning assembly (30) connected to the driving assembly (20), wherein the driving assembly (20) is capable of driving the positioning assembly (30) to extend in a first direction away from the box (10) and to make the positioning assembly (30) abut against an external fixing component; The controller is electrically connected to the driving component (20) and is configured to control the driving component (20) to start or stop in response to the state of the positioning component (30).

2. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning assembly (30) comprises a positioning unit (31), and the driving assembly (20) comprises a driving rod (21), wherein the driving rod (21) is rotatably connected to the positioning unit (31) and is capable of driving the positioning unit (31) to move toward the first direction.

3. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning unit (31) comprises a first connecting rod (311), the driving rod (21) is configured as a telescopic rod, the first connecting rod (311) is connected to the driving rod (21), and the driving rod (21) can drive the first connecting rod (311) to move toward the first direction.

4. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning unit (31) also includes a second connecting rod (312), one end of the first connecting rod (311) is rotatably connected to the driving rod (21), the other end of the first connecting rod (311) is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod (312), and the second connecting rod (312) is rotatably connected to the box body (10), and as the telescopic rod is extended, the first connecting rod (311) and the second connecting rod (312) both move toward the first direction.

5. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving rod (21) comprises a main rod (211) and an extension rod (212); one end of the extension rod (212) is fixedly connected to the main rod (211), and the other end is rotatably connected to the first connecting rod (311).

6. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning unit (31) also includes a third connecting rod (313) and a fourth connecting rod (314), wherein the third connecting rod (313) is connected to the driving rod (21), the fourth connecting rod (314) is rotationally connected to the third connecting rod (313), and one end of the fourth connecting rod (314) away from the third connecting rod (313) is rotationally connected to the box body (10).

7. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are two positioning units (31), and along the second direction, the positioning units (31) are respectively connected to the two ends of the driving rod (21), and the two ends of the driving rod (21) can extend toward the two ends along the second direction and drive the two positioning units (31) to move toward the first direction at the same time.

8. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that: The box body (10) further comprises a fixing assembly (40), wherein two fixing assemblies (40) are respectively fixedly connected to the chamber wall of the press chamber (11), and one end of the two positioning units (31) away from the driving assembly (20) is respectively rotatably connected to the two fixing assemblies (40).

9. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fixing assembly (40) comprises a fixing seat (41) and a fixing plate (42), wherein the fixing seat (41) is fixedly connected to the chamber wall of the press chamber (11), and the fixing plate (42) comprises a first section (421) and a second section (422), wherein the first section (421) and the second section (422) are connected and arranged at an angle, wherein the first section (421) is connected to the fixing seat (41), and the second section (422) is bent in a direction away from the fixing seat (41) and is rotationally connected to the positioning unit (31).

10. The built-in refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The built-in refrigerator further comprises a fixing box (50), the fixing box (50) being connected to the chamber wall of the press chamber (11), and a mounting groove (51) being constructed in the fixing box (50), the driving assembly (20) being mounted in the mounting groove (51), a positioning hole (52) being formed on the side wall of the fixing box (50), a portion of the driving assembly (20) passing through the positioning hole (52) and abutting against the hole wall of the positioning hole (52).

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