Shelf and refrigerator
By designing a foldable shelf, the rotation and limiting mechanisms are used to achieve flexible flip and positioning of the shelf, which solves the inconvenience of refrigerator shelves when storing large-scale items, and improves space utilization and user convenience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421990624.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-16
AI Technical Summary
When storing large items, existing refrigerator shelves need to remove the glass shelves, which is not convenient for users to use.
A foldable shelf is designed to achieve flexible flip and positioning of the shelf through a rotating mechanism and a limiting mechanism, allowing the shelf two to be flipped at different angles relative to the shelf one, and fixed at a designated position through the limiting mechanism to form an independent storage space.
The folding function of the shelves is realized, which increases the space utilization rate, facilitates the storage of large-scale items, and can form an independent storage space, improving the user's convenience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of refrigerators, in particular to a shelf and a refrigerator. Background Art
[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, refrigerators have entered thousands of households. According to their respective living habits, people have different requirements for the placement of food and items inside the refrigerator. Some families will put large-volume utensils such as soup pots into the refrigerator together with food, while some families only put some fresh fruits, vegetables and small-volume utensils, etc. Therefore, when placing large-volume items, it is necessary to remove the glass shelf, which is inconvenient for users. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the related art to some extent. For this reason, an object of the utility model is to provide a shelf and a refrigerator, and the shelf can be folded so as to create a larger space for storing items.
[0004] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a shelf, which comprises a first shelf board, a rotating mechanism and a second shelf board. One side of the first shelf board is rotatably connected with one side of the second shelf board through the rotating mechanism. Limit mechanisms are installed at both ends of the side of the second shelf board away from the first shelf board, and the limit mechanisms are used for limiting and fixing with limit parts at preset positions on the refrigerator liner.
[0005] Preferably, the limit mechanism comprises a limit part mounting plate and a plugging rod. One side of the limit part mounting plate is connected with the second shelf board. A plugging rod mounting groove is formed on the side of the limit part mounting plate away from the second shelf board. The plugging rod is slidably connected with the plugging rod mounting groove, and through holes adapted to the plugging rod are formed at both ends of the plugging rod mounting groove.
[0006] Preferably, the limit mechanism further comprises a dial. The dial is fixedly connected with the side wall of the plugging rod. A dial mounting groove is formed on the plugging rod mounting groove, and the dial is slidably matched with the dial mounting groove.
[0007] Preferably, the rotating mechanism comprises a first rotating connecting plate and a second rotating connecting plate. The first rotating connecting plate is connected with the first shelf board. A shaft sleeve is installed on the side of the first rotating connecting plate away from the first shelf board. The second rotating connecting plate is connected with the second shelf board. A rotating shaft is installed on the side of the second rotating connecting plate away from the second shelf board. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected with the shaft sleeve.
[0008] Preferably, both the first shelf board and the second shelf board are made of glass.
[0009] In a second aspect, the present utility model provides a refrigerator, which includes a liner and any one of the above-mentioned shelf solutions. The limiting mechanism of the shelf is limit-fixed with a limiting member at a preset position on the liner.
[0010] Preferably, rib members for fixing the first shelf are provided inside the liner.
[0011] Preferably, the limiting member includes a first limiting hole and a second limiting hole formed on the side walls of the liner inside the refrigerator along both sides in the width direction. The limiting mechanism is detachably connected to both the first limiting hole and the second limiting hole. The first limiting hole is used to cooperate with the limiting mechanism to make the second shelf abut against a shelf located above or below the second shelf, and the first limiting hole is used to cooperate with the limiting mechanism to make the second shelf placed horizontally.
[0012] Preferably, a sealing member covers the edge of the second shelf.
[0013] Preferably, the sealing member is a rubber strip.
[0014] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The first shelf and the second shelf are rotatably connected through a rotating mechanism, so that the first shelf can be flipped relative to the second shelf. Limiting mechanisms are provided at both ends on one side of the second shelf, so that the second shelf can be positioned through the limiting mechanism when it is flipped relative to the first shelf at different angles, that is, the flipping angle of the second shelf can be flexibly adjusted, increasing the practicality of the shelf. For example, the user can flip the second shelf about 180 degrees according to the usage requirements until the second shelf overlaps with the first shelf, realizing the folding of the shelf, thereby creating a larger space for storing items and facilitating the user's use; the user can also flip the second shelf about 90 degrees and position the second shelf through the limiting mechanism, so that the second shelf can abut against a shelf located above or below the second shelf and form an independent storage space with the shelf above or below the second shelf, facilitating the user to store items. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] In the drawings:
[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of a shelf provided by the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 is a top view of the shelf provided by the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic structural view of the rotating mechanism provided by the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic structural view of the limiting mechanism provided by the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 provided by the present utility modelFigure 2 Partial enlarged view of the middle limiting mechanism part;
[0021] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the refrigerator proposed by the present utility model.
[0022] In the figure: 1 - First shelf, 2 - Rotating mechanism, 3 - Second shelf, 4 - Seal, 5 - Limiting mechanism, 6 - Liner;
[0023] 21 - First rotating connecting plate, 22 - Bushing, 23 - Rotating shaft, 24 - Second connecting groove, 25 - Second rotating connecting plate, 26 - First connecting groove;
[0024] 51 - Limiting part mounting plate, 52 - Inserting rod, 53 - Paddle, 54 - Inserting rod mounting groove, 55 - Paddle mounting groove, 56 - Third connecting groove;
[0025] 61 - Liner rib, 62 - First limiting hole, 63 - Second limiting hole. Specific implementation mode
[0026] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , a shelf and a refrigerator, including a first shelf 1, a rotating mechanism 2 and a second shelf 3. One side of the first shelf 1 is rotatably connected to one side of the second shelf 3 through the rotating mechanism 2. At both ends of the side of the second shelf 3 away from the first shelf 1, a limiting mechanism 5 is installed, and the limiting mechanism 5 is used for limiting and fixing with a limiting part at a preset position on the refrigerator liner.
[0027] Obviously, based on the above, the first shelf 1 and the second shelf 3 are rotatably connected through the rotating mechanism 2, so that the shelf composed of the first shelf 1 and the second shelf 3 has a folding function, and the shelf can be folded according to the user's usage requirements.
[0028] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the limiting mechanism 5 includes a limiting part mounting plate 51 and an inserting rod 52. One side of the limiting part mounting plate 51 is connected to the second shelf 3. A inserting rod mounting groove 54 is opened on the side of the limiting part mounting plate 51 away from the second shelf 3. The inserting rod 52 is slidably connected to the inserting rod mounting groove 54, and through holes adapted to the inserting rod 52 are opened at both ends of the inserting rod mounting groove 54.
[0029] Obviously, based on the above, the present application is fixed by the insertion of the inserting rod 52 into the limiting hole, and the structure is simple.
[0030] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the limiting mechanism 5 further includes a paddle 53. The paddle 53 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the inserting rod 52. A paddle mounting groove 55 is opened on the inserting rod mounting groove 54, and the paddle 53 is slidably matched with the paddle mounting groove 55.
[0031] Obviously, based on the above, the user drives the insertion rod 52 to move through the paddle 53, which facilitates the user to control the insertion rod 52.
[0032] In this embodiment, referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the rotating mechanism 2 includes a first rotating connecting plate 21 and a second rotating connecting plate 25. The first rotating connecting plate 21 is connected to the first shelf 1. More specifically, the first rotating connecting plate 21 is fixed to the first shelf 1 through a connecting groove 26 opened thereon. A bushing 22 is installed on the side of the first rotating connecting plate 21 away from the first shelf 1. The second rotating connecting plate 25 is connected to the second shelf 3. More specifically, the second rotating connecting plate 25 is fixed to the second shelf 3 through a connecting groove 24 opened thereon. A rotating shaft 23 is installed on the side of the second rotating connecting plate 25 away from the second shelf 3. The rotating shaft 23 is rotatably connected to the bushing 22.
[0033] Obviously, based on the above, the first shelf 1 and the second shelf 3 are rotatably connected through the rotating shaft 23. The user can complete the folding by rotating the second shelf 3 to the upper end of the first shelf 1.
[0034] In this embodiment, both the first shelf 1 and the second shelf 3 are made of glass.
[0035] Obviously, based on the above, it is convenient to clean the first shelf 1 and the second shelf 3 by selecting glass material.
[0036] In a second aspect, the present utility model provides a refrigerator, which includes a liner 6 and any one of the above-mentioned shelf embodiments. The limiting mechanism 5 of the shelf is limited and fixed to a limiting member at a preset position on the liner 6.
[0037] In this embodiment, referring to Figure 6 , a rib 61 for fixing the first shelf 1 is provided inside the liner 6.
[0038] Obviously, based on the above, the first shelf 1 is fixed by the rib 61.
[0039] In this embodiment, the limiting member includes a first limiting hole 62 and a second limiting hole 63 opened on the side walls of the liner 6 along both sides in the width direction inside the liner 6. The limiting mechanism 5 is detachably connected to both the first limiting hole 62 and the second limiting hole 63. The first limiting hole 62 is used to cooperate with the limiting mechanism 5 to make the second shelf 3 abut against a shelf located above or below the second shelf 3. The shelf abutting against the second shelf 3 can be any of the above-mentioned shelves with a folding function disclosed in the embodiments, or a common refrigerator shelf. This embodiment does not make any limitation thereto. The first limiting hole 62 is used to cooperate with the limiting mechanism 5 to make the second shelf 3 placed horizontally.
[0040] Obviously, based on the above, the shelf has a folding function and two sets of shelves can be used together with the inner side wall of the refrigerator to form an independent storage space.
[0041] In this embodiment, the folding angle range of shelf 2 3 compared to shelf 1 can be 0 degrees to 180 degrees. The specific folding angle of shelf 2 3 can be adjusted according to actual needs. The folding angle is not limited to 180 degrees and 90 degrees. Correspondingly, other limiting holes can be opened on the side wall of the box. When the limiting holes and shelf 2 3 are folded to different angles, the position of the limiting mechanism 5 on shelf 2 3 corresponds to fix shelf 2 3 to different angles.
[0042] Obviously, based on the above, the folding angles of the shelf 2 3 and the shelf 1 1 and the opening positions of the limit holes can be adjusted according to the needs of the refrigerator and the user to facilitate user use.
[0043] In this embodiment, the edge of the shelf 2 3 is covered with a sealing member 4 .
[0044] Obviously, based on the above, when two groups of shelves form an independent storage space, the edge of the second shelf 3 is simply sealed by the seal 4, so that the independent storage space has a relatively closed environment.
[0045] In this embodiment, the sealing member 4 is a rubber strip.
[0046] Obviously, based on the above, the shelf 2 3 is simply sealed by the rubber strip.
[0047] In order to more clearly illustrate the scheme and effect of this implementation, examples are given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:
[0048] Reference Figures 1-6 When the user needs to unfold the shelf, the user rotates the shelf 3 to the specified position, and moves the paddle 53 to make the plug-in rod 52 plug and fix with the second limiting hole 63. When the user needs to store large objects, the user moves the paddle 53 to separate the plug-in rod 52 from the second limiting hole 63, and rotates the shelf 23 to the upper end of the shelf 11. The shelf is folded to make room for storing objects. When the user needs an independent storage space, the user rotates the shelf 23 to the specified position, and moves the paddle 53 to make the plug-in rod 52 plug and fix with the first limiting hole 62.
Claims
1. A shelf, characterized in that: It includes a first shelf (1), a rotating mechanism (2) and a second shelf (3). One side of the first shelf (1) is rotatably connected to one side of the second shelf (3) through the rotating mechanism (2). At both ends of the side of the second shelf (3) away from the first shelf (1), a limiting mechanism (5) is installed, and the limiting mechanism (5) is used for limiting and fixing with a limiting part at a preset position on the refrigerator liner.
2. The shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism (5) includes a limiting part mounting plate (51) and an insertion rod (52). One side of the limiting part mounting plate (51) is connected to the second shelf (3). An insertion rod mounting groove (54) is opened on the side of the limiting part mounting plate (51) away from the second shelf (3). The insertion rod (52) is slidably connected to the insertion rod mounting groove (54), and through holes adapted to the insertion rod (52) are opened at both ends of the insertion rod mounting groove (54).
3. A shelf according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism (5) further includes a dial (53). The dial (53) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the insertion rod (52). A dial mounting groove (55) is opened on the insertion rod mounting groove (54), and the dial (53) is slidably matched with the dial mounting groove (55).
4. A shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism (2) includes a first rotating connecting plate (21) and a second rotating connecting plate (25). The first rotating connecting plate (21) is connected to the first shelf (1). A bushing (22) is installed on the side of the first rotating connecting plate (21) away from the first shelf (1). The second rotating connecting plate (25) is connected to the second shelf (3). A rotating shaft (23) is installed on the side of the second rotating connecting plate (25) away from the second shelf (3), and the rotating shaft (23) is rotatably connected to the bushing (22).
5. A shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first shelf (1) and the second shelf (3) are made of glass.
6. A refrigerator, characterized in that: It includes a liner (6) and the shelf according to any one of claims 1-5. The limiting mechanism (5) of the shelf is limited and fixed with a limiting part at a preset position on the liner (6).
7. A refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that: Inside the liner (6), there are rib reinforcements (61) for fixing the first shelf (1).
8. A refrigerator according to claim 6, wherein: The limiting parts include a first limiting hole (62) and a second limiting hole (63) opened on the side walls of the liner (6) on both sides along the width direction inside the liner (6). The limiting mechanism (5) is detachably connected to both the first limiting hole (62) and the second limiting hole (63). The first limiting hole (62) is used for cooperating with the limiting mechanism (5) to make the second shelf (3) abut against the shelf above or below the second shelf (3), and the first limiting hole (62) is used for cooperating with the limiting mechanism (5) to make the second shelf (3) placed horizontally.
9. A refrigerator according to claim 7, characterized in that: The edge of the second shelf (3) is covered with a seal (4).
10. A refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that: The seal (4) is a rubber strip.