Drawer and refrigerator

Through the combination of flanged structure and cover design, the gap problem of embedded refrigerator interior is solved, the simple and atmospheric design effect is achieved, and the user experience is improved.

CN223090905UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-11WHIRLPOOL (CHINA) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421973398.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-15
Publication Date
2025-07-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The drawer design of the embedded refrigerator requires space for operation, resulting in large gaps in the interior design, which affects the overall simplicity and user experience. The existing solutions are costly or ineffective.

Method used

The combination of flange structure, cover body and baffle is designed to achieve simple opening and closing of the drawer by flange, combining the mechanical structure of the torsion spring and rotary shaft to ensure that the drawer is neat and seamless when closed.

Benefits of technology

On the premise of controlling costs, the overall design space of the refrigerator interior is improved, the user experience and brand interaction are enhanced, and the simple and atmospheric effect of the drawer is achieved.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a drawer and a refrigerator, the drawer comprises a drawer body, at least one side edge of the main body front wall of the drawer body is provided with a flanging structure; the cover body is connected with the flanging structure in a sleeving manner; the baffle is connected with the side wall of the cover body, an avoiding space is formed between the baffle and the front wall of the main body, and the baffle can turn over in the direction close to or away from the front wall of the main body. According to the utility model, the overall simple appearance is realized through simple mechanical structure assembly, a brand new drawer structure for use is met, the pull-through performance and the cost of the design are considered, and the overall appearance and the user experience of the embedded platform refrigerator interior are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of the times, built-in refrigerators have increasingly replaced conventional free-style refrigerators. Built-in refrigerators need to fit the standard size of cabinets, resulting in a shallow depth of the cabinet. Therefore, the sense of space in the interior design of the refrigerator is becoming more and more important, and the simplicity of design can greatly enhance the user's sense of space experience. Ordinary drawer handles need to leave enough space for hands to operate the drawers, and complex shapes cannot be avoided, resulting in many large gaps in the interior design, which affects the simplicity of the overall interior and reduces the user's experience. The existing drawer handle-related designs cannot completely solve the design discontinuity caused by the handle space, or the solution requires a large cost. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the related art to a certain extent. To this end, one purpose of the utility model is to provide a drawer and a refrigerator, which realizes a simple overall appearance through a simple mechanical structure assembly, and also satisfies the use of a new drawer structure, taking into account the design's pull-through and cost, and improving the overall appearance of the interior of the embedded platform refrigerator and the user experience.

[0004] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a drawer, comprising:

[0005] A drawer body, wherein at least one side edge of the main front wall of the drawer body is provided with a flange structure;

[0006] A cover body, wherein the cover body is sleeved with the flange structure;

[0007] The baffle is connected to the side wall of the cover body, and an escape space is formed between the baffle and the front wall of the main body. The baffle can be turned along the direction close to or away from the front wall of the main body.

[0008] Preferably, the cover body is provided with a rotation groove at a position corresponding to the avoidance space, and the rotation groove is provided with a fixing block at a position close to the groove walls on both sides, and the baffle is rotatably connected to the fixing block.

[0009] Preferably, a connecting block is provided at the position of the baffle corresponding to the fixed block, and the connecting block is connected to the fixed block through a rotating assembly. The rotating assembly includes a torsion spring and a rotating shaft. The connecting block is connected to the fixed block through the rotating shaft, and the torsion spring is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft.

[0010] Preferably, the baffle is arranged closer to the drawer body than the cover body front wall, and there is an overlapping area between the baffle and the cover body front wall.

[0011] Preferably, a buffer is provided inside the front wall of the cover body, and the buffer at least covers the overlapping area.

[0012] Preferably, the buffer is a rubber pad.

[0013] Preferably, a clamping groove is formed in the side wall of the flanging structure, and a clamping block is provided at the position of the cover body corresponding to the clamping groove, and the clamping block is clamped inside the clamping groove.

[0014] Preferably, the upper wall of the cover body of the cover body is inclined, and the upper wall of the cover body is inclined downward along the direction away from the front wall of the cover body of the cover body.

[0015] Preferably, a decorative panel is provided on the side of the cover body away from the drawer body.

[0016] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a refrigerator, including any one of the above-mentioned drawers.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: it can greatly improve the design sense of the overall interior of the current refrigerator, solve the problem of the complex external shape with drops and levels caused by the reserved size of the conventional drawer handle, and achieve a more concise and grand overall design sense of the interior on the premise of controllable cost. The interior is cleaner, improving the first impression of the user when opening the refrigerator door. It is particularly suitable for the current mainstream built-in refrigerator with an embedded box platform, improving the user experience and bringing good brand interaction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the drawer provided by the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic structural view of the drawer provided by the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the drawer provided by the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic structural view of the cover body part provided by the present invention.

[0023] In the figure: 1-drawer body, 2-flanging structure, 3-buffer, 4-rotating assembly, 5-baffle, 6-decoration panel, 7-cover body;

[0024] 41-torsion spring, 42-rotating shaft;

[0025] 71-upper wall of the cover body, 72-fixed block, 73-rotating groove, 74-front wall of the cover body. Specific implementation mode

[0026] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , a drawer includes:

[0027] A drawer body 1, at least one side edge of the front wall of the main body of the drawer body 1 is provided with a flanging structure 2, and the front wall of the main body is the side wall of the refrigerator on the side close to the refrigerator door when the drawer is assembled with the refrigerator;

[0028] A cover body 7, the cover body 7 is sleeved with the flanging structure 2;

[0029] A baffle 5, the baffle 5 is connected to the side wall of the cover body 7, and an avoidance space is formed between the baffle 5 and the front wall of the main body. The baffle 5 can be flipped in a direction close to or away from the front wall of the main body.

[0030] Obviously, based on the above, due to the existence of the avoidance space, the baffle 5 can be rotated and opened during use, which is convenient for the user to open the drawer. After the drawer is closed, the baffle 5 rotates and closes, making the front panel of the drawer form a neat interface.

[0031] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , in this embodiment, a rotation groove 73 is provided at the position of the cover body 7 corresponding to the avoidance space. Fixed blocks 72 are provided at positions close to the two side walls of the rotation groove 73. The baffle 5 is rotatably connected to the fixed blocks 72.

[0032] Obviously, based on the above, the baffle 5 is rotatably connected through the fixed blocks 72, and the structure is simple.

[0033] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , in this embodiment, a connection block is provided at the position of the baffle 5 corresponding to the fixed block 72. The connection block is connected to the fixed block 72 through a rotating assembly 4. The rotating assembly 4 includes a torsion spring 41 and a rotating shaft 42. The connection block is connected to the fixed block 72 through the rotating shaft 42, and the torsion spring 41 is sleeved outside the rotating shaft 42.

[0034] Obviously, based on the above, the baffle 5 rotates through the rotating shaft 42, and the structure is simple. And the baffle 5 can be automatically closed by the torsion spring 41 without external force.

[0035] Referring to Figure 4 , in this embodiment, the baffle 5 is arranged closer to the drawer body 1 than the front wall 74 of the cover body of the cover body 7, and there is an overlapping area between the baffle 5 and the front wall 74 of the cover body.

[0036] Obviously, based on the above, the existence of the overlapping area can prevent the baffle 5 from rotating excessively, and at the same time, the user can pull the drawer open by applying force through the overlapping area.

[0037] Referring to Figure 4, in this embodiment, a buffer member 3 is provided inside the front wall 74 of the cover body, and the buffer member 3 at least covers the overlapping area.

[0038] Obviously, based on the above, by providing the buffer member 3, the force generated when the baffle 5 is closed can be absorbed, reducing the damage to the baffle 5 and the contact area of the baffle 5 when the baffle 5 is closed.

[0039] In this embodiment, the buffer member 3 can be a rubber pad.

[0040] Obviously, based on the above, the buffer member 3 is a rubber pad, which not only has the effect of buffering and shock absorption, but also can absorb noise.

[0041] Refer to Figure 1 , in this embodiment, a clamping groove is provided on the side wall of the flanging structure 2, and a clamping block is provided at the position of the cover body 7 corresponding to the clamping groove, and the clamping block is clamped inside the clamping groove.

[0042] Obviously, based on the above, the cover body 7 and the flanging structure 2 are fixed by a clamping structure, and the structure is simple.

[0043] Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , in this embodiment, the upper wall 71 of the cover body 7 is inclined, and the upper wall 71 of the cover body is inclined downward in the direction away from the front wall 74 of the cover body 7, and the inclination angle of the upper wall 71 of the cover body is matched with the internal shelf of the refrigerator.

[0044] Obviously, based on the above, the upper wall 71 of the cover body is inclined, which is convenient for matching with the internal shelf of the refrigerator and enhances the sealing function.

[0045] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , in this embodiment, a decorative panel 6 is provided on the side of the cover body 7 away from the drawer body 1.

[0046] Obviously, based on the above, the setting of the decorative panel 6 makes the front panel of the drawer more beautiful.

[0047] In this embodiment, the decorative panel 6 can be a glass panel.

[0048] Obviously, based on the above, the decorative panel 6 is a glass panel, and the surface is smooth and easy to clean.

[0049] In the second aspect, the present utility model proposes a refrigerator, including any one of the above-mentioned embodiments of the drawer.

[0050] Obviously, based on the above, the setting of the drawer can greatly improve the design sense of the overall interior of the current refrigerator, especially suitable for the current mainstream built-in box platform refrigerators, enhancing the user experience and bringing good brand interaction.

[0051] To more clearly illustrate the solutions and effects of this embodiment, examples will be given in combination with the accompanying drawings:

[0052] Refer to Figures 1-4 , when the user needs to open the drawer, place the hand on the upper part of the baffle 5 and apply an inward force. The baffle 5 squeezes the torsion spring 41 inward and rotates along the rotating shaft 42. At this time, the rotating groove 73 opens. The user pulls the front wall 74 of the cover body outward to apply a force to open the drawer. After opening, the user withdraws the hand from the rotating groove 73. Under the action of the torsion spring 41, the baffle 5 automatically closes. When the user needs to close the drawer, just push the decorative plate 6 inward to close the drawer.

Claims

1. A drawer, characterized in that, Comprising: A drawer body (1), at least one side edge of the front wall of the main body of the drawer body (1) is provided with a flanging structure (2); A cover body (7), the cover body (7) is sleeved with the flanging structure (2); A baffle (5), the baffle (5) is connected to the side wall of the cover body (7), and an avoidance space is formed between the baffle (5) and the front wall of the main body, and the baffle (5) can be flipped in a direction close to or away from the front wall of the main body.

2. A drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating groove (73) is provided at a position corresponding to the avoidance space on the cover body (7), and fixing blocks (72) are provided at positions close to the two side walls of the rotating groove (73), and the baffle (5) is rotatably connected to the fixing blocks (72).

3. A drawer according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting block is provided at a position corresponding to the fixing block (72) on the baffle (5), and the connecting block is connected to the fixing block (72) through a rotating component (4). The rotating component (4) includes a torsion spring (41) and a rotating shaft (42). The connecting block and the fixing block (72) are connected through the rotating shaft (42), and the torsion spring (41) is sleeved outside the rotating shaft (42).

4. A drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle (5) is arranged closer to the drawer body (1) than the front wall (74) of the cover body of the cover body (7), and there is an overlapping area between the baffle (5) and the front wall (74) of the cover body.

5. A drawer according to claim 4, characterized in that: A buffer member (3) is provided on the inner side of the front wall (74) of the cover body, and the buffer member (3) covers at least the overlapping area.

6. A drawer according to claim 5, wherein: The buffer member (3) is a rubber pad.

7. A drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamping groove is provided on the side wall of the flanging structure (2), and a clamping block is provided at a position corresponding to the clamping groove on the cover body (7), and the clamping block is clamped inside the clamping groove.

8. A drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper wall (71) of the cover body of the cover body (7) is inclined, and the upper wall (71) of the cover body is inclined downward in a direction away from the front wall (74) of the cover body (7).

9. A drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A decorative plate (6) is provided on one side of the cover body (7) away from the drawer body (1).

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: A drawer comprising any one of claims 1-9.