Refrigerator condensate fan mounting structure and refrigerator thereof

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigerators, in particular to a refrigerator condensate fan mounting structure and a refrigerator with the same. The refrigerator condensate fan mounting structure comprises a support, a fan and a cover plate, a mounting space is formed in the support, the fan is located in the mounting space, the peripheral side of the fan abuts against the inner wall of the support, the cover plate covers one side of the fan and is located in the mounting space, and the peripheral side of the cover plate abuts against the inner wall of the support. At least one protrusion is arranged on the side wall, abutting against the support, of the cover plate in a protruding mode, at least one groove is formed in the inner side wall of the support, and the protrusion is clamped in the groove. The fan has the advantages that the inner wall of the support provides a limiting effect for the fan in all directions so that the position of the fan can be fixed, and the cover plate covers one side of the fan to stop the fan from moving towards the cover plate. The cover plate and the support are connected through clamping of the protrusion and the groove, disassembly and assembly are convenient, after the protrusion and the groove are separated, the cover plate can be separated from the support and make contact with limiting of the draught fan, and therefore disassembly and assembly of the draught fan are more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigerators, in particular to an installation structure of a refrigerator condensation fan and a refrigerator thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, refrigerators have become indispensable appliances in people's lives. Refrigerators generally refrigerate through condensers, and condensers need to be used in conjunction with condensation fans. The condensation fans blow out gas and pass through the surface of the condensers, and the air completes heat exchange and cooling while passing through the condensers.

[0003] However, existing condensation fans or condensers are generally installed in the compressor compartment at the bottom of the refrigerator by means of welding or bonding. When the condensation fans or condensers need to be disassembled, repaired, or replaced, they are not easy to disassemble and assemble, and the structure is easily damaged. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of this, in order to solve the above technical problems, it is necessary to provide an installation structure of a refrigerator condensation fan that is convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0005] The installation structure of the refrigerator condensation fan includes: a bracket, an installation space is constructed inside the bracket; a fan, located inside the installation space, and the outer peripheral side of the fan abuts against the inner wall of the bracket; a cover plate, covering one side of the fan and located inside the installation space, and the outer peripheral side of the cover plate abuts against the inner wall of the bracket; wherein, at least one protrusion protrudes from at least one side wall of the cover plate that abuts against the bracket, and at least one groove is opened on the inner side wall of the bracket, and the protrusion is clamped in the groove.

[0006] With such a setting, the outer peripheral side of the fan abuts against the inner wall of the bracket, so the fan is clamped in the installation space of the bracket. The inner wall of the bracket provides a limiting effect on the fan in all directions to fix the position of the fan. The cover plate covers one side of the fan, thus blocking the movement of the fan towards the cover plate and limiting the movement of the fan in another direction. The cover plate and the bracket are connected by the clamping of the protrusion and the groove, so the disassembly and assembly of the cover plate are convenient. After the protrusion and the groove are separated, the cover plate can be separated from the bracket and removed. After the cover plate is removed, the limit on one side of the fan is released, so the disassembly and assembly of the fan are also more convenient.

[0007] In one embodiment, the groove penetrates the side wall of the bracket, there are two grooves and two protrusions, the two grooves are arranged at intervals, and the two protrusions correspondingly extend into the two grooves.

[0008] In one embodiment, the cover plate includes a plurality of side plates connected end to end in sequence, and the plurality of side plates form the hollow cover plate, and the plurality of side plates are pressed against the side surface of the fan.

[0009] In one embodiment, the installation structure of the refrigerator condensation fan further includes a connecting member, and the connecting member penetrates and connects the side wall of the bracket and the side plate.

[0010] In one embodiment, a plurality of connecting ribs protrude from the inner side wall of the bracket, and the plurality of connecting ribs are arranged at equal intervals along the inner side wall of the bracket.

[0011] In one embodiment, a sponge layer is provided on the outer peripheral side of the fan, and the outer peripheral side of the sponge layer abuts against the plurality of connecting ribs.

[0012] In one embodiment, at least one pressing block protrudes from the inner side wall of the bracket. The pressing block extends along the direction radially inward of the bracket, is located on the side of the fan away from the cover plate, and presses the side of the fan away from the cover plate.

[0013] In one embodiment, an air guiding opening is formed in the pressing block, and the air guiding opening communicates with the fan.

[0014] The present utility model further provides a refrigerator, including the above-mentioned installation structure of the refrigerator condensation fan and a water receiving tray; a first buckle and a second buckle are provided on the side of the bracket facing the water receiving tray. The first buckle and the second buckle are arranged back to back and extend along the direction away from each other. A plurality of clamping columns protrude from the water receiving tray, and the first buckle and the second buckle are respectively clamped with the clamping columns.

[0015] In one embodiment, a mounting seat is further provided on the side of the bracket facing the water receiving tray. A mounting post protrudes from the side of the water receiving tray facing the bracket, and the mounting seat and the mounting post are fixedly connected through a connecting member.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model provides a limiting effect on the fan in all directions through the inner wall of the bracket to fix the position of the fan. The cover plate is provided on one side of the fan, thus blocking the movement of the fan towards the cover plate and limiting the movement of the fan in another direction. The cover plate and the bracket are connected by snap-fitting of the protrusions and grooves, so the disassembly and assembly of the cover plate are convenient. After the protrusions and grooves are disengaged, the cover plate can be detached from the bracket and removed. After the cover plate is removed, the limit on one side of the fan is released, so the disassembly and assembly of the fan are also more convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of one embodiment of the installation structure of the refrigerator condensation fan provided by the present utility model installed in the refrigerator compressor compartment;

[0018] Figure 2Schematic diagram of the connection structure between the refrigerator condensing fan installation structure and the water receiving tray provided by the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the refrigerator condensing fan installation structure provided by the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the cover plate provided by the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the water receiving tray provided by the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of the connection between the refrigerator condensing fan installation structure and the water receiving tray provided by the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigerator condensing fan installation structure from another angle provided by the present utility model.

[0024] The meanings of the symbols in the figure are as follows:

[0025] 100, refrigerator condensing fan installation structure; 10, bracket; 11, groove; 12, connecting rib; 13, pressing block; 131, air guiding port; 14, first buckle; 15, second buckle; 16, mounting seat; 20, fan; 30, cover plate; 31, protrusion; 32, side plate; 33, connecting piece; 40, water receiving tray; 41, mounting post; 42, clamping post; 50, compressor compartment. Specific embodiments

[0026] In order to make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present application more obvious and understandable, the following will describe the specific embodiments of the present application in detail 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.

[0027] It should be noted that when a mechanism is referred to as "fixed to" or "disposed on" another mechanism, it can be directly on the other mechanism or there can also be an intermediate mechanism. When a mechanism is considered to be "connected" to another mechanism, it can be directly connected to the other mechanism or there may be an intermediate mechanism at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in the description of the present application are only for the purpose of illustration and do not represent the only implementation manner.

[0028] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0029] In this application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature or the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature 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 just means that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or just means that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0030] 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 embodiments 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.

[0031] The present utility model provides a refrigerator condensation fan installation structure 100, in which the fan 20 is convenient to disassemble and assemble, avoiding problems such as deformation and damage.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 - 3The installation structure 100 of the refrigerator condensation fan includes a bracket 10, a fan 20 and a cover plate 30. An installation space is constructed inside the bracket 10. The fan 20 is located inside the installation space, and the outer peripheral side of the fan 20 abuts against the inner wall of the bracket 10. The cover plate 30 is covered on one side of the fan 20 and is located inside the installation space. The outer peripheral side of the cover plate 30 abuts against the inner wall of the bracket 10. Wherein, at least one protrusion 31 protrudes from at least one side wall of the cover plate 30 that abuts against the bracket 10, and at least one groove 11 is formed on the inner side wall of the bracket 10. The protrusion 31 is snapped into the groove 11. In this way, the outer peripheral side of the fan 20 abuts against the inner wall of the bracket 10, so the fan 20 is snapped into the installation space of the bracket 10. The inner wall of the bracket 10 provides a limiting effect on the fan 20 in all directions, so that the position of the fan 20 is fixed. The cover plate 30 is covered on one side of the fan 20, which also blocks the movement of the fan 20 towards the cover plate 30 and limits the movement of the fan 20 in another direction. The cover plate 30 and the bracket 10 are connected by the snap connection of the protrusion 31 and the groove 11, so the disassembly and assembly of the cover plate 30 are convenient. After the protrusion 31 and the groove 11 are separated, the cover plate 30 can be separated from the bracket 10 and removed. After the cover plate 30 is removed, the limit on one side of the fan 20 is released, so the disassembly and assembly of the fan 20 are also more convenient.

[0033] Specifically, the fan blades of the fan 20 rotate to accelerate the air flow, and the air flows into the installation space in the bracket 10, that is, the installation space is communicated with the fan 20. The side surface covered by the cover plate 30 is the side surface in the axial direction of the fan 20. Therefore, the air flow needs to pass through the cover plate 30, the fan 20 and flow out from one side of the installation space. The areas on both axial sides of the fan 20 are larger than the circumferential outer wall of the fan 20. The fan 20 is integrally in a thin rectangular structure. Therefore, the limiting connection effect of the fan 20 with the bracket 10 through the outer peripheral wall is less than the limiting effect of the cover plate 30 on the fan 20. When the cover plate 30 is removed, the disassembly and assembly of the fan 20 are relatively simple.

[0034] Further, please refer to Figure 4 , the groove 11 penetrates the side wall of the bracket 10. Therefore, the opening of the groove 11 is simpler and it is also convenient for the protrusion 31 and the groove 11 to be aligned.

[0035] There are two grooves 11 and two protrusions 31. The two grooves 11 are arranged at intervals, and the two protrusions 31 respectively extend into the two grooves 11. Therefore, the limiting effects of the two grooves 11 and the two protrusions 31 make the connection strength between the cover plate 30 and the bracket 10 higher.

[0036] In other embodiments, the number of the grooves 11 and the protrusions 31 may also be increased to three, four, etc., rather than being limited to the two described above. In this embodiment, a plurality of grooves 11 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the bracket 10, and a plurality of protrusions 31 are arranged at intervals along the outer peripheral side direction of the cover plate 30. In other embodiments, the grooves 11 and the protrusions 31 may also be arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the fan 20 and the cover plate 30 (the fan 20 and the cover plate 30 are coaxially arranged). Moreover, grooves 11 may be formed on a plurality of sides of the bracket 10 where it abuts against the cover plate 30, and a plurality of sides of the cover plate 30 may correspondingly protrude with protrusions 31, and the protrusions 31 are snap-connected to the grooves 11 one by one.

[0037] Further, the cover plate 30 includes a plurality of side plates 32 that are sequentially connected end to end, and the plurality of side plates 32 form a hollow cover plate 30, and the plurality of side plates 32 are pressed against the side surface of the fan 20. In this way, the hollow cover plate 30 avoids obstructing the air flow and interfering with the operation of the fan 20. Moreover, the plurality of side plates 32 are pressed against the side surface of the fan 20, and the limiting effect on the fan 20 is better.

[0038] In this embodiment, since the cover plate 30 is rectangular, there are four side plates 32, and two adjacent side plates 32 are perpendicular to each other, so a rectangular cover plate 30 is formed, and each side plate 32 can be pressed against the edge position of the fan 20, so that the fan 20 is subjected to a balanced limiting effect.

[0039] The refrigerator condensation fan mounting structure 100 further includes a connecting member 33, and the connecting member 33 passes through and connects the side wall of the bracket 10 and the side plate 32. In this way, the connection between the cover plate 30 and the bracket 10 can be further strengthened not only through the above-mentioned protrusions 31 and grooves 11, but also through the connecting member 33. When the cover plate 30 needs to be removed, the connecting member 33 needs to be removed first, and then the cover plate 30 and the bracket 10 are separated by the separation of the grooves 11 and the protrusions 31.

[0040] In this embodiment, the connecting member 33 is a screw or a bolt, which passes through the bracket 10 and is then screwed into the side plate 32 of the cover plate 30, so as to realize the connection between the bracket 10 and the cover plate 30.

[0041] A plurality of connecting ribs 12 protrude from the inner side wall of the bracket 10, and the plurality of connecting ribs 12 are arranged at intervals and evenly along the inner side wall of the bracket 10. In this way, the connecting ribs 12 can improve the torsional resistance and structural strength of the bracket 10.

[0042] Further, a sponge layer is provided on the outer peripheral side of the fan 20, and the outer peripheral side of the sponge layer abuts against a plurality of connecting ribs 12. In this way, since the material of the sponge layer is relatively soft, the connecting ribs 12 protrude from the inner wall surface of the bracket 10 and can press the sponge layer to deform the sponge layer. After the sponge layer is deformed, it is completely attached to the inner wall surface of the bracket 10 and the connecting ribs 12, thereby increasing the contact area between the sponge layer and the bracket 10, and thus ensuring the installation stability of the fan 20.

[0043] At least one pressing block 13 protrudes from the inner side wall of the bracket 10. The pressing block 13 extends along the direction radially inward of the bracket 10 and is located on the side of the fan 20 away from the cover plate 30, and presses the side of the fan 20 away from the cover plate 30. In this way, since the pressing block 13 is located on the side of the fan 20 away from the cover plate 30, the pressing block 13 and the cover plate 30 respectively press and limit the two sides of the fan 20 in the axial direction. Also, since the outer peripheral side of the fan 20 is clamped with the bracket 10, the setting of the pressing block 13 can completely limit the fan 20, and there are stop structures in all directions, so as to further ensure the installation stability of the pressing block 13.

[0044] In this embodiment, the bracket 10 is also set to a rectangular structure, and pressing blocks 13 are provided at each corner of the rectangular bracket 10. The four pressing blocks 13 provide a stable and balanced limiting effect on the fan 20.

[0045] Further, an air guide opening 131 is formed on the pressing block 13, and the air guide opening 131 communicates with the fan 20. In this way, the air guide opening 131 can guide the flow direction of the air blown out from the fan 20 and reduce the influence of the pressing block 13 on the air blowing ability of the fan 20.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 5 - 7 , the present invention also provides a refrigerator, including the refrigerator condensation fan installation structure 100 and the water receiving tray 40 as described above. A compressor compartment 50 is provided at the bottom of the refrigerator. The water receiving tray 40 and the refrigerator condensation fan installation structure 100 are both installed in the compressor compartment 50 and connected to the bottom of the compressor compartment 50.

[0047] On one side of the bracket 10 facing the water receiving tray 40, a first buckle 14 and a second buckle 15 are provided. The first buckle 14 and the second buckle 15 are arranged back to back and extend along the direction away from each other. On the water receiving tray 40, a plurality of clamping posts 42 protrude. The first buckle 14 and the second buckle 15 are respectively clamped with the clamping posts 42. In this way, through the clamping of the first buckle 14 and the second buckle 15 with the clamping posts 42, the bracket 10 can be stably connected to the water receiving tray 40. And because the first buckle 14 and the second buckle 15 are arranged back to back, when the bracket 10 is subjected to a force towards the first buckle 14, the second buckle 15 limits the bracket 10 through its clamping effect. When the bracket 10 is subjected to a force towards the second buckle 15, the first buckle 14 limits the bracket 10 through its clamping effect. That is to say, when the bracket 10 is subjected to biasing forces in two directions along its axis, it can be stable in the initial position.

[0048] Furthermore, on one side of the bracket 10 facing the water receiving tray 40, a mounting seat 16 is also provided. On the side of the water receiving tray 40 facing the bracket 10, a mounting post 41 protrudes. The mounting seat 16 and the mounting post 41 are fixedly connected through a connecting piece 33. In this way, the fixed connection between the mounting seat 16 and the mounting post 41 further improves the connection strength between the bracket 10 and the water receiving tray 40.

[0049] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model provides a limiting effect in all directions to the blower 20 through the inner wall of the bracket 10 to fix the position of the blower 20. The cover plate 30 is covered on one side of the blower 20, which also blocks the movement of the blower 20 towards the cover plate 30 and limits the movement of the blower 20 in another direction. The cover plate 30 and the bracket 10 are connected by the clamping of the protrusion 31 and the groove 11. Therefore, the disassembly and assembly of the cover plate 30 are convenient. After the protrusion 31 and the groove 11 are separated, the cover plate 30 can be separated from the bracket 10 and removed. After the cover plate 30 is removed, the limit on one side of the blower 20 is released. Therefore, the disassembly and assembly of the blower 20 are also more convenient.

[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-described 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 cannot be understood 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 deformations 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 utility model patent should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A refrigerator condensing fan installation structure, characterized in that: include: A bracket (10), wherein an installation space is configured inside the bracket (10); A fan (20) is located in the installation space, and the outer peripheral side of the fan (20) abuts against the inner wall of the bracket (10); A cover plate (30) is provided on one side of the fan (20) and is located in the installation space, wherein the outer peripheral side of the cover plate (30) abuts against the inner wall of the bracket (10); At least one protrusion (31) is provided on at least one side wall of the cover plate (30) abutting against the bracket (10), and at least one groove (11) is provided on the inner side wall of the bracket (10), and the protrusion (31) is snap-fitted into the groove (11).

2. The refrigerator condensing fan installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The groove (11) passes through the side wall of the bracket (10), there are two grooves (11) and two protrusions (31), the two grooves (11) are arranged at intervals, and the two protrusions (31) extend into the two grooves (11) correspondingly.

3. The refrigerator condensing fan installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate (30) comprises a plurality of side plates (32) connected end to end in sequence, and the plurality of side plates (32) form a hollow cover plate (30), and the plurality of side plates (32) are pressed tightly against the side surfaces of the fan (20).

4. The refrigerator condensing fan installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The refrigerator condensing fan installation structure also includes a connecting member (33), and the connecting member (33) passes through and connects the side wall of the bracket (10) and the side plate (32).

5. The refrigerator condensing fan installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of connecting ribs (12) are protrudingly provided on the inner side wall of the bracket (10), and the plurality of connecting ribs (12) are evenly spaced along the inner side wall of the bracket (10).

6. The refrigerator condensing fan installation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sponge layer is provided on the outer peripheral side of the fan (20), and the outer peripheral side of the sponge layer is in contact with a plurality of the connecting ribs (12).

7. The refrigerator condensing fan installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one pressing block (13) is protrudingly provided on the inner side wall of the bracket (10); the pressing block (13) extends radially inwardly along the bracket (10), is located on a side of the fan (20) away from the cover plate (30), and presses the side of the fan (20) away from the cover plate (30).

8. The refrigerator condensing fan installation structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The pressing block (13) is provided with an air guide port (131), and the air guide port (131) is connected to the fan (20).

9. A refrigerator, characterized in that: It comprises a refrigerator condensing fan installation structure and a water receiving tray (40) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8; A first clip (14) and a second clip (15) are provided on one side of the bracket (10) facing the water receiving tray (40); the first clip (14) and the second clip (15) are arranged opposite to each other and extend in a direction away from each other; a plurality of clip posts (42) are protruding from the water receiving tray (40); the first clip (14) and the second clip (15) are respectively clipped to the clip posts (42).

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that: A mounting seat (16) is also provided on the side of the bracket (10) facing the water receiving tray (40), and a mounting column (41) is protrudingly provided on the side of the bracket (10) facing the water receiving tray (40), and the mounting seat (16) and the mounting column (41) are fixedly connected via a connecting piece (33).

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