Drawer assembly and refrigeration equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a drawer assembly and refrigeration equipment, the drawer assembly comprises a support, a drawer body, a water box assembly and a water pump assembly, the support comprises an accommodating cavity, a cover body part and a suspension part; the drawer body is accommodated in the accommodating cavity, and the cover body part is connected with the suspension part and extends into the drawer body; the water box assembly comprises a water box body and a water pipe inserted into the water box body, and the water box assembly is slidably connected to the suspension part; the water pump assembly is fixedly connected to the suspension part and comprises a water inlet end, and the water pipe is connected with the water inlet end in a pluggable mode. According to the drawer assembly and the refrigeration equipment, the support, the drawer, the water box assembly and the water pump assembly are integrated together, the overall appearance is uniform and simple, the attractiveness of a product is improved, the water box assembly is slidably connected to the suspension part, the water box assembly is effectively prevented from falling off and leaking water, and safety and the use experience of a user are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a drawer assembly, in particular to a refrigeration device including the drawer assembly. Background Art

[0002] In existing multi-functional household appliances, especially refrigerators, which are equipped with drawers and MSA drawers (oxygen-controlled fresh-keeping drawers), the water in the water box can be used for drinking ice water or making ice. Currently, the water box and the drawer on the market are generally independent of each other, and the overall appearance is not unified enough, which is not ideal for users who pursue a simple and unified appearance. In addition, the water box is prone to falling off during use, and once it falls off, it will cause damage and leakage, which will not only contaminate the food inside the refrigerator, but also increase the user's maintenance and repair costs, seriously affecting the use experience and safety, and even causing potential safety hazards.

[0003] In addition, there are also problems with the safe water supply of the water box, and the assembly and repair of these multi-functional devices are relatively cumbersome, which is not conducive to the user's daily maintenance and after-sales service. These problems affect the user's use experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve at least one of the problems such as non-uniform appearance, easy detachment of the water box, and inconvenient use in the prior art, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a drawer assembly and a refrigeration device with a beautiful structure, convenient and safe use.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned utility model purpose, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a drawer assembly, including:

[0006] A bracket, the bracket includes a receiving cavity, a cover portion, and a suspension portion;

[0007] A drawer body, the drawer body is received in the receiving cavity, and the cover portion is connected to the suspension portion and extends into the drawer body;

[0008] A water box assembly, which includes a water box body and a water pipe inserted into the water box body, and the water box assembly is slidably connected to the suspension portion;

[0009] A water pump assembly, the water pump assembly is fixedly connected to the suspension portion, the water pump assembly includes a water inlet end, and the water pipe and the water inlet end are detachably connected.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the drawer body is pushed and pulled along a first direction, and the water box assembly is slidably connected to the suspension portion along the first direction.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the cover body part includes a first cover and a second cover, the suspension part includes a first suspension and a second suspension, the first cover is fixedly connected to the first suspension, the second cover is fixedly connected to the second suspension, both the first cover and the second cover are fixedly connected to the top of the bracket, the first suspension supports and connects the water box assembly, the second suspension supports and connects the water pump assembly, and the second suspension and the first suspension are arranged in sequence along the first direction.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the first suspension includes a first limiting part, the water box assembly includes a second limiting part for cooperating with the first limiting part, when the drawer body is pushed and pulled to the extreme position along the first direction, the first limiting part abuts against the second limiting part to limit the drawer body from continuing to move in the first direction.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the second suspension includes a first clamping part, the water box assembly includes a second clamping part for cooperating with the first clamping part, when the water box assembly moves to the position closest to the water pump assembly, the first clamping part clamps the second clamping part.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the bracket includes a top plate, and the first cover and the second cover are detachably connected to the top plate.

[0015] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the water inlet end includes several layers of sealing rings inclined in the second direction opposite to the first direction, when the water pipe is inserted into the water inlet end, the sealing rings abut against the water pipe.

[0016] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the drawer body includes a storage cavity and a partition board, the partition board divides the storage cavity into a first storage cavity and a second storage cavity, and both the water box assembly and the water pump assembly are accommodated in the second storage cavity.

[0017] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the water pipe extends towards the water inlet end, and at the end close to the water inlet end, the outer diameter of the water pipe gradually decreases.

[0018] To achieve one of the above-mentioned utility model purposes, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a refrigeration device, and the refrigeration device includes the above-mentioned drawer assembly.

[0019] Compared with the conventional technology, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: The drawer assembly and the refrigeration device integrate the bracket, the drawer, the water box assembly and the water pump assembly. Its integrated structural appearance is overall unified and simple, and it is convenient for assembly and after-sales maintenance. It not only improves the aesthetics of the product, but also enhances the overall visual experience of the user. The water box assembly is slidably connected to the suspension part, effectively preventing the water box assembly from falling off and leaking. And since both the water box assembly and the water pump assembly are arranged in the drawer body through the suspension part, even if there is water overflow, it will leak into the drawer and will not flow out, avoiding other structures inside the refrigerator and food from getting wet, and improving safety and the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a drawer assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the drawer body pulled out according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 is an exploded view of a drawer assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a drawer assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 is an exploded view of a bracket according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 is an exploded view of a water box assembly, a water pump assembly, a cover part and a suspension part according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the water box assembly pulled out according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the water box assembly pulled out according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the water box assembly closed according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 10 is a side view of a water box assembly, a water pump assembly, a cover part and a suspension part according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Among them, 100 is the drawer assembly; 10 is the bracket; 101 is the accommodating cavity; 11 is the cover part; 111 is the first cover; 112 is the second cover; 12 is the suspension part; 121 is the first suspension; 1211 is the first limiting part; 122 is the second suspension; 1221 is the first clamping part; 13 is the top plate; 20 is the drawer body; 201 is the storage cavity; 2011 is the first storage cavity; 2012 is the second storage cavity; 21 is the partition; 30 is the water box assembly; 31 is the water box body; 32 is the water box cover; 33 is the water pipe; 34 is the second limiting part; 35 is the second clamping part; 40 is the water pump assembly; 41 is the water pump body; 411 is the water inlet end; 4111 is the sealing ring; 42 is the water pump box body; T1 is the first direction; T2 is the second direction. Specific embodiments

[0031] The following will describe the present invention in detail in conjunction with the specific embodiments shown in the drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, method, or functional transformation made by those of ordinary skill in the art based on these embodiments is included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0032] It should be understood that the terms indicating relative spatial positions such as "upper", "above", "lower", "below", etc. used herein are for the purpose of facilitating description of the relationship between one unit or feature and another unit or feature as shown in the drawings. The terms of relative spatial positions may be intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation other than the orientation shown in the drawings.

[0033] An embodiment of the present invention provides a drawer assembly and a refrigeration device with beautiful structure, convenient and safe use.

[0034] A refrigeration device provided in this embodiment may be a refrigerator, a freezer, a vertical refrigerator, a wine cabinet, etc. The refrigeration device in the following embodiments will be described by taking a refrigerator as an example. The refrigerator includes a box body and a door body. The door body and the box body enclose a refrigeration space. The refrigeration space includes a refrigerating compartment, a freezing compartment, a variable temperature compartment, etc. The refrigerator further includes a drawer assembly 100, and the drawer assembly 100 can be placed in these refrigerating compartments, freezing compartments, variable temperature compartments.

[0035] The drawer assembly 100 of this embodiment can be an ordinary drawer or a drawer with an oxygen control and preservation (MSA) function. The drawer assembly 100 is as Figures 1 to 3As shown in the figure, it includes a bracket 10, a drawer body 20, a water box assembly 30 and a water pump assembly 40. The bracket 10 includes a receiving cavity 101, a cover part 11 and a suspension part 12. The drawer body 20 is accommodated in the receiving cavity 101, and the cover part 11 is connected to the suspension part 12 and extends into the drawer body 20. The water box assembly 30 includes a water box body 31 and a water pipe 33 inserted into the water box body 31. The water box assembly 30 is slidably connected to the suspension part 12. The water pump assembly 40 is fixedly connected to the suspension part 12. The water pump assembly 40 includes a water inlet end 411, and the water pipe 33 and the water inlet end 411 are pluggable.

[0036] In this embodiment, by integrating the bracket 10, the drawer body 20, the water box assembly 30 and the water pump assembly 40 into an integral drawer assembly 100, a high degree of structural integration is achieved. When the drawer assembly 100 is not in use, the appearance of the drawer assembly 100 is as Figure 1 shown. From the outside, the inner water box assembly 30 and the water pump assembly 40 cannot be seen, and only the front panel of the drawer can be seen. In this way, instead of using a split design, the integrated design with the drawer assembly 100 makes the overall appearance more unified, the installation and maintenance more convenient, and at the same time reduces the risk of detachment and damage caused by the split design.

[0037] In addition, since the cover part 11 is connected to the suspension part 12 and extends into the drawer body 20, that is, when the drawer assembly 100 is not in use, both the water pump assembly 40 and the water box assembly 30 are located inside the drawer body 20. In this way, if there are problems such as leakage or overflow of the water inside, it can be confined inside the drawer, and the water will not overflow to other positions of the refrigerator, with higher safety.

[0038] As Figure 2 shown, the drawer body 20 is pushed and pulled along the first direction T1, and the water box assembly 30 is slidably connected to the suspension part 12 along the first direction T1. In this way, the drawer and the water box assembly 30 are pushed and pulled in the same direction.

[0039] When the user opens the drawer body 20, the water box assembly 30 remains stationary in place, and the water box assembly 30 maintains the state as Figure 2 、 9 、shown in 10. When the user needs to add water to the water box assembly 30, on the basis of pulling out the drawer body 20 along the first direction T1, the water box assembly 30 can be further pulled out along the first direction T1, as Figure 2 or 8 shown, to add water to the water box. Since both the drawer body 20 and the water box assembly 30 are pushed and pulled along the first direction T1, the learning cost for the user is low, the operation in the using process is simplified, the using convenience of the user is improved, and the inconvenience and misoperation caused by different direction operations are avoided.

[0040] To clearly express the positions and directions described in this embodiment, in this embodiment, the reference gravity direction is defined as downward, and the opposite direction is upward. An opening is exposed above the drawer body 20, and the user can take items in the drawer assembly 100 from above the drawer body 20. The pulling direction of the drawer body 20 is the front, and the opposite direction is the rear. The two sides perpendicular to the front-back and up-down directions are the left side and the right side respectively. In this embodiment, the first direction T1 is the front, and the second direction T2 opposite to the first direction T1 is the rear.

[0041] As Figure 2 and 3 shown, the drawer body 20 includes a storage cavity 201 and a partition 21. The partition 21 divides the storage cavity 201 into a first storage cavity 2011 and a second storage cavity 2012. The water box assembly 30 and the water pump assembly 40 are both accommodated in the second storage cavity 2012. The partition 21 divides the drawer into two areas, effectively utilizing the internal space of the drawer, enabling the water box assembly 30 and the water pump assembly 40 to have independent accommodation spaces. On the one hand, it avoids mixing with other items and keeps the internal space clean and orderly. On the other hand, it also prevents other sundries from entering the area below the water box assembly 30 and the water pump assembly 40, causing the drawer body 20 to be pushed and pulled smoothly.

[0042] As Figure 1 、 3 ~8 shown, the cover part 11 includes a first cover 111 and a second cover 112, and the suspension part 12 includes a first suspension 121 and a second suspension 122. The first cover 111 is fixedly connected to the first suspension 121, and the second cover 112 is fixedly connected to the second suspension 122. Both the first cover 111 and the second cover 112 are fixedly connected to the top of the bracket 10. The first suspension 121 supports and connects the water box assembly 30, and the second suspension 122 supports and connects the water pump assembly 40. The second suspension 122 and the first suspension 121 are arranged in sequence along the first direction T1.

[0043] The water pump assembly 40 of this embodiment includes a water pump body 41 and a water pump box body 42. The water pump body 41 is accommodated in the water pump box body 42, and the water inlet end 411 is exposed. The second suspension 122 supports the water pump box body 42.

[0044] The water box assembly 30 is in a suspended state through the first suspension 121, and the water pump assembly 40 is in a suspended state through the second suspension bracket. That is to say, the lower parts of the water box assembly 30 and the water pump assembly 40 are both in a suspended state. On the one hand, this can not affect the pushing and pulling of the drawer body 20, and the drawer body 20 can move stably along the first direction T1. On the other hand, the pushing and pulling of the drawer body 20 will not affect the water box assembly 30 and the water pump assembly 40, and will not cause the connection of the water box assembly 30 and the water pump assembly 40 to become loose due to the pushing and pulling of the drawer body 20. This design ensures the reliable fixation of the water box assembly 30 and the water pump assembly 40 in the bracket 10, and reduces the looseness and displacement between the components.

[0045] The bracket 10 includes a top plate 13, and the first cover 111 and the second cover 112 are detachably connected to the top plate 13, as Figure 1 and 2 shown. Through the detachable connection structure, it is convenient to disassemble, assemble and maintain the bracket 10 when needed, improves the maintainability and use flexibility of the components, and facilitates after-sales service and daily maintenance.

[0046] As Figure 8 and 9 shown, the second suspension 122 includes a first clamping portion 1221, and the water box assembly 30 includes a second clamping portion 35 that cooperates with the first clamping portion 1221. When the water box assembly 30 moves to the position closest to the water pump assembly 40, the first clamping portion 1221 clamps the second clamping portion 35. The cooperation between the first clamping portion 1221 and the second clamping portion 35 can, on the one hand, prevent the problem of excessive pushing and pulling of the water box assembly 30 and the problem of not being pushed in place, ensure that the water box assembly 30 is pushed to the appropriate position and stops pushing after reaching the position, and on the other hand, avoid the accidental separation of the water box assembly 30 from the water pump assembly 40 during normal use, and ensure the tight connection between the two.

[0047] As Figure 9As shown, the water inlet end 411 includes several layers of sealing rings 4111 that are inclined in the second direction T2 opposite to the first direction T1. When the water pipe 33 is inserted into the water inlet end 411, the sealing rings 4111 are in contact with the water pipe 33. The design of the multiple sealing rings 4111 inclined in the second direction T2 ensures the sealing effect when the water pipe 33 is inserted and prevents water leakage. On the one hand, when the water pipe 33 has a tendency to move away from the water inlet end 411, these sealing rings 4111 pull the water pipe 33 in the second direction T2, that is to say, the water pipe 33 is not easily removed, avoiding loosening between the water pipe 33 and the water inlet end 411 due to accidental movement, vibration, etc. On the other hand, when the water pipe 33 is inserted into the sealing rings 4111, that is, when the water pipe 33 moves in the second direction T2, the sealing rings 4111 inclined in the second direction T2 will not become an obstacle to the insertion of the water pipe 33. This design makes the water pipe 33 easy to insert but difficult to pull out, not only improving the connection stability but also avoiding the risk of water loss and pollution.

[0048] As Figure 10 As shown, the first suspension 121 includes a first limiting portion 1211, and the water box assembly 30 includes a second limiting portion 34 for cooperating with the first limiting portion 1211. When the drawer body 20 is pushed and pulled along the first direction T1 to the extreme position, the first limiting portion 1211 abuts against the second limiting portion 34 to limit the water box assembly 30 from continuing to move in the first direction T1. Through the cooperation of the first limiting portion 1211 and the second limiting portion 34, the pushing and pulling of the water box assembly 30 can be prevented, avoiding damage and accidental falling out of the water box assembly 30 caused by excessive operation or accident, protecting the water box assembly 30, and improving the safety and stability of use.

[0049] The water pipe 33 extends towards the water inlet end 411, and at the end near the water inlet end 411, the outer diameter of the water pipe 33 gradually decreases. This can play a role in guiding the water pipe 33 to be inserted into the water inlet end 411, and it is also convenient for the water pipe 33 to be inserted into the water inlet end 411, improving the connection stability and sealing performance, avoiding difficult insertion, and water leakage problems caused by unstable connection.

[0050] By integrating the improved drawer assembly 100 into the refrigeration device, the functions and usability of the refrigeration device are enhanced, enabling users to enjoy a more efficient and reliable refrigeration experience, while also improving the market competitiveness and user satisfaction of the product.

[0051] Compared with the prior art, this embodiment has the following beneficial effects:

[0052] (1) The drawer assembly 100 and the refrigeration device integrate the bracket 10, the drawer, the water box assembly 30 and the water pump assembly 40. Its integrated structural appearance is overall unified and concise, which is convenient for assembly and after-sales maintenance. It not only improves the aesthetics of the product, but also enhances the overall visual experience of users. The water box assembly 30 is slidably connected to the suspension part 12, effectively preventing the water box assembly 30 from falling off and leaking. And since both the water box assembly 30 and the water pump assembly 40 are arranged in the drawer body 20 through the suspension part 12, even if there is water overflow, it will leak into the drawer and will not flow outwards, avoiding other structures inside the refrigerator and food from getting wet, and improving safety and the user experience.

[0053] (2) Through the cooperation of the first limiting part 1211 and the second limiting part 34, the water box assembly 30 can be prevented from falling off during use, ensuring the stability and safety of the assembly. Through the sliding connection between the water box assembly 30 and the suspension part 12, and the cooperation between the first clamping part 1221 and the second clamping part 35, the water box assembly 30 is effectively prevented from falling off and leaking, and at the same time it is also convenient to take out the water box assembly 30, improving the safety and reliability of use.

[0054] (3) The detachable connection design between the bracket 10 and the first cover 111 and the second cover 112 makes the installation and maintenance of the assembly more convenient. Users can easily disassemble and replace the water box assembly 30 and its related components, reducing the maintenance time and cost. Especially during the after-sales service process, the simplified disassembly and assembly process greatly improves the maintenance efficiency.

[0055] (4) Multiple layer seals 4111 are designed at the water inlet end 411. When the water pipe 33 is inserted into the water inlet end 411, the seals 4111 are in close contact with the water pipe 33, ensuring the sealing effect at the connection and preventing water leakage problems. The directional design of the seals 4111 makes the water pipe 33 easy to insert but difficult to pull out, not only improving the connection stability, but also avoiding the risk of water loss and pollution.

[0056] (5) By setting the partition 21, the drawer is divided into the first storage cavity 2011 and the second storage cavity 2012, effectively utilizing the internal space of the drawer. Both the water box assembly 30 and the water pump assembly 40 are accommodated in the second storage cavity 2012, avoiding being mixed with other items and keeping the internal space clean and orderly.

[0057] Through the above improvements, the present invention significantly improves the integrity, aesthetics, stability and usability of the refrigerator drawer assembly 100, solves the defects in the prior art, and provides a better user experience for users.

[0058] It should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0059] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of the feasible embodiments of the present invention, and they are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any equivalent embodiments or modifications made without departing from the spirit of the art of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drawer assembly (100), characterized in that: include: A bracket (10), the bracket (10) comprising a containing cavity (101), a cover portion (11) and a suspension portion (12); A drawer body (20), the drawer body (20) being accommodated in the accommodating cavity (101), the cover portion (11) being connected to the suspension portion (12) and extending into the drawer body (20); A water box assembly (30), comprising a water box body (31) and a water pipe (33) inserted into the water box body (31), wherein the water box assembly (30) is slidably connected to the suspension portion (12); A water pump assembly (40), the water pump assembly (40) is fixedly connected to the suspension part (12), the water pump assembly (40) comprises a water inlet end (411), and the water pipe (33) and the water inlet end (411) are pluggable and connected.

2. The drawer assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drawer body (20) is pushed and pulled along a first direction (T1), and the water box assembly (30) is slidably connected to the suspension part (12) along the first direction (T1).

3. The drawer assembly (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover body (11) comprises a first cover (111) and a second cover (112); the suspension part (12) comprises a first suspension (121) and a second suspension (122); the first cover (111) is fixedly connected to the first suspension (121); the second cover (112) is fixedly connected to the second suspension (122); the first cover (111) and the second cover (112) are both fixedly connected to the top of the bracket (10); the first suspension (121) supports and connects the water box assembly (30); the second suspension (122) supports and connects the water pump assembly (40); and the second suspension (122) and the first suspension (121) are sequentially arranged along the first direction (T1).

4. The drawer assembly (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first suspension (121) includes a first limiting portion (1211), and the water box assembly (30) includes a second limiting portion (34) for cooperating with the first limiting portion (1211); when the drawer body (20) is pushed or pulled along the first direction (T1) to an extreme position, the first limiting portion (1211) abuts against the second limiting portion (34) to limit the drawer body (20) from continuing to move in the first direction (T1).

5. The drawer assembly (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second suspension (122) comprises a first clamping portion (1221), and the water box assembly (30) comprises a second clamping portion (35) cooperating with the first clamping portion (1221); when the water box assembly (30) moves to a position closest to the water pump assembly (40), the first clamping portion (1221) clamps the second clamping portion (35).

6. The drawer assembly (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bracket (10) comprises a top plate (13), and the first cover (111) and the second cover (112) are detachably connected to the top plate (13).

7. The drawer assembly (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water inlet end (411) comprises a plurality of layers of sealing rings (4111) inclined in a second direction (T2) opposite to the first direction (T1); when the water pipe (33) is inserted into the water inlet end (411), the sealing rings (4111) abut against the water pipe (33).

8. The drawer assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drawer body (20) comprises a storage cavity (201) and a partition (21), wherein the partition (21) divides the storage cavity (201) into a first storage cavity (2011) and a second storage cavity (2012), and the water box assembly (30) and the water pump assembly (40) are both accommodated in the second storage cavity (2012).

9. The drawer assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water pipe (33) extends towards the water inlet end (411), and the outer diameter of the water pipe (33) gradually decreases at the end close to the water inlet end (411).

10. A refrigeration device, characterized in that: The refrigeration device comprises the drawer assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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