Foldable refrigerator door handle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a foldable refrigerator door handle which comprises a base, a handle body is arranged over the base and is parallel to the base, the handle body and the base are connected through folding mechanisms, the number of the folding mechanisms is at least two, the folding mechanisms are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the handle body, and each folding mechanism comprises a first connecting shaft, a second connecting shaft, a shaft sleeve and a spring. The first end of the first connecting shaft is vertically and fixedly connected with the handle, the shaft sleeve slidably sleeves the first connecting shaft, the spring is located in the shaft sleeve and sleeves the first connecting shaft, the first end of the spring is fixedly connected with the outer wall of the first connecting shaft, and the second end of the spring is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the shaft sleeve. One end of the second connecting shaft is vertically and fixedly connected with the base, and the second end of the first connecting shaft is hinged to the second end of the second connecting shaft. The handle is folded through the folding mechanism, and the problem that the handle is prone to colliding in the packaging and transporting process is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigerators, and in particular to a foldable refrigerator door handle. Background Art

[0002] The door of upright refrigerators is relatively large, and is generally equipped with door handles to assist in opening the door, making it easier to open the door and improving the user experience. For the convenience of users, the existing door handles generally protrude a certain distance from the door after installation, which makes it easy to be damaged by bumps during packaging and transportation. At present, some manufacturers use hidden door handles, which can solve the problem of easy damage due to bumps, but will double the material cost and assembly cost. In addition, the hidden door handle has a complex structure and is prone to failure. In view of this, it is necessary to improve the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a foldable refrigerator door handle, aiming to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art. To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted is as follows:

[0004] A foldable refrigerator door handle comprises a base, wherein a handle is arranged directly above the base and parallel to the base, the handle and the base are connected by a folding mechanism, the folding mechanism comprises at least two sets, and the folding mechanisms are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the handle, the folding mechanism comprises a first connecting shaft, a second connecting shaft, a shaft sleeve and a spring, the first end of the first connecting shaft is vertically fixedly connected to the handle, the shaft sleeve is slidably mounted on the first connecting shaft, the spring is located in the shaft sleeve and is mounted on the first connecting shaft, the first end of the spring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first connecting shaft, the second end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shaft sleeve, one end of the second connecting shaft is vertically fixedly connected to the base, the second end of the first connecting shaft is hinged to the second end of the second connecting shaft, when the spring is in a natural state, the shaft sleeve is simultaneously mounted on the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft, the compression spring can realize the separation of the shaft sleeve and the second connecting shaft, at which time the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft can rotate relative to each other.

[0005] Preferably, the base is a block structure.

[0006] Preferably, the base is fixedly mounted on the refrigerator door.

[0007] Preferably, the handle is a strip-shaped structure.

[0008] Preferably, there are two sets of folding mechanisms.

[0009] Preferably, a first annular limiting boss is provided on the outer wall of the first connecting shaft, a first plug hole is provided on the first annular limiting boss, and the first end of the spring is fixedly inserted in the first plug hole.

[0010] Preferably, a second annular limiting boss is provided on the inner wall of the bushing, and a second jack is provided on the second annular limiting boss. The second end of the spring is fixedly inserted into the second jack.

[0011] Preferably, a tongue is integrally formed at the second end of the first connecting shaft, and a slot is integrally formed at the second end of the second connecting shaft. The tongue is located in the slot, and a rotating shaft is vertically and fixedly installed on the tongue. Both ends of the rotating shaft are rotatably connected to the corresponding side walls of the slot.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the present utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0013] A foldable refrigerator door handle of the present utility model realizes folding of the handle through a folding mechanism, avoiding the problem of easy bumping during packaging and transportation. In addition, the folding mechanism has a simple structure, low manufacturing and assembly costs, high strength, is not easily damaged, and provides a good user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0015] Figure 1 It is the overall structure diagram of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 It is the internal assembly structure diagram of the bushing of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 It is the articulated structure diagram of the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft of the present utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1, base; 2, handle; 3, folding mechanism; 4, first connecting shaft; 5, second connecting shaft; 6, bushing; 7, spring; 8, first annular limiting boss; 9, second annular limiting boss; 10, tongue; 11, slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0019] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0020] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, a preferred embodiment of the utility model provides a foldable refrigerator door handle, including a base 1, the base 1 is a block structure, fixedly mounted on the refrigerator door body, and a handle 2 is arranged directly above the base 1, that is, in front of the refrigerator door body. The handle 2 is a strip structure and is arranged parallel to the base 1. The handle 2 and the base 1 are connected by a folding mechanism 3, and there are at least two sets of the folding mechanism 3, which are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the handle 2. In this embodiment, two sets of folding mechanisms 3 are preferably provided.

[0022] like Figure 2 As shown, the folding mechanism 3 includes a first connecting shaft 4, a second connecting shaft 5, a sleeve 6 and a spring 7. The first end of the first connecting shaft 4 is vertically fixedly connected to the handle 2, specifically by bolts or welding, and the sleeve 6 is slidably mounted on the first connecting shaft 4.

[0023] The spring 7 is located in the sleeve 6 and is sleeved on the first connecting shaft 4. The first end of the spring 7 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first connecting shaft 4. Specifically, the outer wall of the first connecting shaft 4 is provided with a first annular limiting boss 8, and the first annular limiting boss 8 is provided with a first plug hole. The first end of the spring 7 is fixedly inserted into the first plug hole. The second end of the spring 7 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sleeve 6. Specifically, the inner wall of the sleeve 6 is provided with a second annular limiting boss 9, and the second annular limiting boss 9 is provided with a second plug hole. The second end of the spring 7 is fixedly inserted into the second plug hole.

[0024] One end of the second connecting shaft 5 is vertically fixedly connected to the base 1, and can be connected by bolts or welding. Figure 3 As shown, the second end of the first connecting shaft 4 is hinged to the second end of the second connecting shaft 5. Specifically, the second end of the first connecting shaft 4 is integrally formed with a plug tongue 10, and the second end of the second connecting shaft 5 is integrally formed with a slot 11. The plug tongue 10 is located in the slot 11, and a rotating shaft is vertically fixedly installed on the plug tongue 10, and both ends of the rotating shaft are rotatably connected to the side walls corresponding to the slot 11 respectively.

[0025] Based on the above settings, when the spring 7 is in its natural state, driven by the spring 7, the bushing 6 is sleeved on the first connecting shaft 4 and the second connecting shaft 5 at the same time. At this time, under the constraint of the bushing 6, the first connecting shaft 4 and the second connecting shaft 5 are coaxial, and the user can normally open and close the refrigerator door through the handle 2. When the handle needs to be folded, slide the bushing 6 and compress the spring 7. When the spring 7 is compressed to a suitable position, the bushing 6 is separated from the second connecting shaft 5 and is only sleeved on the first connecting shaft 4. At this time, keep the compressed state of the spring 7 and flip the handle 2 at least 90° to the left or right, realizing the folding of the handle. In the folded state, it is convenient for packaging and transportation. Of course, to restore the use state of the handle, just flip the handle 2 in the reverse direction, and the spring 7 can drive the bushing 6 to automatically return to its original position.

[0026] In summary, for a foldable refrigerator door handle described in an embodiment of the present invention, the handle is folded through a folding mechanism, avoiding the problem of easy bumping during packaging and transportation. In addition, this folding mechanism has a simple structure, low manufacturing and assembly costs, high strength, is not easily damaged, and provides a good user experience.

[0027] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable refrigerator door handle, characterized in that: The folding mechanism comprises a first connecting shaft, a second connecting shaft, a sleeve and a spring. The first end of the first connecting shaft is vertically fixedly connected to the handle, the sleeve is slidably mounted on the first connecting shaft, the spring is located in the sleeve and is mounted on the first connecting shaft, the first end of the spring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first connecting shaft, the second end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sleeve, one end of the second connecting shaft is vertically fixedly connected to the base, the second end of the first connecting shaft is hinged to the second end of the second connecting shaft, when the spring is in a natural state, the sleeve is simultaneously mounted on the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft, the compression spring can separate the sleeve from the second connecting shaft, and at this time the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft can rotate relative to each other.

2. A foldable refrigerator door handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is a block structure.

3. The foldable refrigerator door handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is fixedly mounted on the refrigerator door.

4. The foldable refrigerator door handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle is a strip structure.

5. The foldable refrigerator door handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding mechanism has two sets.

6. The foldable refrigerator door handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the first connecting shaft is provided with a first annular limiting boss, the first annular limiting boss is provided with a first plug hole, and the first end of the spring is fixedly inserted in the first plug hole.

7. The foldable refrigerator door handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the shaft sleeve is provided with a second annular limiting boss, the second annular limiting boss is provided with a second insertion hole, and the second end of the spring is fixedly inserted in the second insertion hole.

8. The foldable refrigerator door handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second end of the first connecting shaft is integrally formed with an insert tongue, the second end of the second connecting shaft is integrally formed with a slot, the insert tongue is located in the slot, a rotating shaft is vertically fixedly installed on the insert tongue, and both ends of the rotating shaft are rotatably connected to the side walls corresponding to the slot.

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