Display panel assembly and refrigerator

Abstract

According to the display panel assembly and the refrigerator, the display panel assembly comprises a display panel, a mounting box and a sealing gasket, the display panel is electrically connected with a connecting wire, and the connecting wire is used for being electrically connected with an external electrical element; the mounting box is fixedly connected to the display panel and used for bearing the display panel, and a threading hole is formed in the mounting box; the sealing gasket is at least partially arranged in the threading hole and abuts against the mounting box for sealing, a through hole is formed in the sealing gasket, the connecting wire can penetrate through the through hole, and the diameter of the through hole is smaller than the diameter of the connecting wire. In this way, when the display panel assembly is assembled and applied in the refrigerator, assembling and sealing between the mounting box and the display panel can be achieved, and follow-up assembling and sealing of the display panel can be facilitated; the sealing gasket is used for sealing the connecting line, penetrating out of the mounting box, on the display panel, so that waterproof sealing during wiring of the display panel can be achieved, water vapor in a refrigerator is prevented from entering the space between the display panel and the mounting box, and normal work of the display panel is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field related to waterproofing of a display panel in a refrigerator box, and particularly relates to a display panel assembly and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] As people pursue a high quality of life, they usually install a display panel in the refrigerator box, where the display panel is indispensable as a multi-functional carrier on the refrigerator. At present, the existing display panel is usually mounted on the refrigeration door, and a pre-embedded box is designed between the door liner and the door glass. Then, after the door is foamed, the display panel is loaded into the pre-embedded box, and the top is closed with a plastic cover. However, the waterproof structure between the plastic parts is relatively simple, and generally the waterproof ribs on the plastic parts are used for simple waterproofing. In addition, the display panel needs to be connected to the external electrical components through the connecting wire. For this purpose, it is necessary to open a threading hole on the pre-embedded box for holding the display panel for the connecting wire to pass through. However, due to the assembly gap between the connecting wire and the threading hole, the water vapor in the refrigerator can also enter through the above-mentioned assembly gap. If the temperature inside the refrigerator changes greatly at a certain moment, the water vapor will liquefy into water droplets and exist between the display panel and the pre-embedded box, which will affect the operation of the display panel to a certain extent. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a display panel assembly and a refrigerator for solving the above technical problems.

[0004] A display panel assembly is assembled in a refrigerator; the display panel assembly comprises:

[0005] The display panel is electrically connected with a connecting wire, wherein the connecting wire is used to electrically connect with an external electrical component;

[0006] A mounting box, fixedly connected to the display panel and used to carry the display panel, wherein the mounting box is provided with a threading hole;

[0007] The sealing gasket is at least partially disposed in the threading hole and abuts against the installation box for sealing. The sealing gasket is provided with a through hole through which the connecting wire can pass, and the aperture of the through hole is smaller than the wire diameter of the connecting wire.

[0008] It can be understood that the display panel is integrated into the mounting box so that when the display panel assembly is assembled and used in the refrigerator, it can be achieved through the assembly seal between the mounting box and the display panel, which can facilitate the subsequent assembly sealing of the display panel; at the same time, a sealing gasket is used to seal the connecting wires on the display panel passing through the mounting box, so that a waterproof seal can be achieved when the display panel is routed, preventing moisture in the refrigerator from entering between the display panel and the mounting box, and ensuring the normal operation of the display panel.

[0009] In one embodiment, a ring-shaped reinforcing rib is formed on the peripheral wall of the gasket, and the reinforcing rib deforms under pressure so that the gasket abuts and seals against the mounting box.

[0010] Wherein, the interference amount between the reinforcing rib and the mounting box is 0.4 mm.

[0011] It can be understood that through the above structural arrangement, not only can the assembly seal between the gasket and the mounting box be ensured when the gasket is assembled on the mounting box, but also it is convenient to assemble the gasket onto the mounting box.

[0012] In one embodiment, a snap member is provided on the display panel, and the display panel can be assembled onto the mounting box in a snap-fit manner through the snap member, so that the side surface of the display panel of the display panel abuts against the side surface of the mounting box of the mounting box.

[0013] It can be understood that through the above structural arrangement, the height difference between the side surfaces of the display panel and the mounting box is eliminated, so that water vapor can be effectively prevented from entering between the side surface of the display panel of the display panel and the side surface of the mounting box of the mounting box, which has the effect of improving the sealing performance when the display panel is assembled on the mounting box.

[0014] In one embodiment, a step is formed on the mounting box, and the mounting box can abut against the display panel through the step;

[0015] Wherein, a snap-fit portion is formed on the step, the snap-fit portion is correspondingly arranged with the snap member, and the snap-fit portion can be snap-fitted with the corresponding snap member.

[0016] It can be understood that through the above structural arrangement, when the display panel is snapped onto the mounting box, the side surface of the display panel of the display panel abuts against the side surface of the mounting box of the mounting box.

[0017] In one embodiment, the display board assembly further includes a front trim strip, the front trim strip is disposed on the front side of the display board assembly, and the front trim strip can be inserted and fitted with both the display panel and the mounting box at the same time;

[0018] Wherein, along the width direction of the display board assembly, the projection of the front trim strip towards the display panel can cover the display panel and the mounting box.

[0019] It can be understood that through the above structural arrangement, the front trim strip can seal the front side of the assembly between the display panel and the mounting box, so that the sealing performance when the display panel is assembled on the mounting box can be improved.

[0020] In one embodiment, the display panel assembly further includes a fixing member which is inserted into the installation box from the side of the installation box and connected to the front trim strip for fixing the front trim strip to the installation box.

[0021] It can be understood that through the above structural arrangement, not only is it convenient to assemble and fix the front trim strip to the installation box, but also the assembly connection of the front trim strip to the installation box will not affect the sealing of the front side between the display panel and the installation box before assembly.

[0022] In one embodiment, an electrical module is provided on the display panel, and the connecting wire is electrically connected to the electrical module;

[0023] Wherein, an annular water blocking rib is formed on the installation box, the water blocking rib is arranged corresponding to the electrical module, and when the display panel is assembled to the installation box, the water blocking rib is arranged on the periphery of the corresponding electrical module.

[0024] It can be understood that through the above structural arrangement, even if a very small amount of water vapor enters the interior of the display panel assembly, the water blocking rib on the installation box can still prevent the water droplets formed after the liquefaction of this part of the water vapor from directly contacting the electrical module, thus ensuring the normal operation of the display panel.

[0025] In one embodiment, a groove is formed on the installation box, and the groove is arranged at the position on the rear side of the installation box where the display panel intersects face to face;

[0026] Wherein, a drainage hole is opened on the installation box, the drainage hole is arranged in the area where the groove is located and communicated with the groove, and the water droplets formed in the groove can flow out through the drainage hole.

[0027] It can be understood that through the above structural arrangement, even if a very small amount of water vapor enters the interior of the display panel assembly, this part of the water vapor can still flow out through the groove and the drainage hole after liquefaction, making the display panel assembly have a better waterproof effect.

[0028] In one embodiment, two strip grooves are further formed on the installation box, and the two strip grooves are arranged on the inner sides of the two side surfaces of the installation box and respectively communicated with the groove, so that the two strip grooves and the groove are arranged in a U shape.

[0029] A refrigerator includes the display panel assembly described above.

[0030] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the present utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0031] The display panel assembly and refrigerator claimed in this application integrate the display panel onto the mounting box, so that when the display panel assembly is assembled and applied in the refrigerator, it can be realized through the assembly seal between the mounting box and the display panel, which is convenient for the subsequent assembly seal of the display panel. At the same time, a gasket is used to seal the connection line on the display panel passing through the mounting box, so as to achieve waterproof sealing during the wiring of the display panel, prevent the water vapor in the refrigerator from entering between the display panel and the mounting box, and ensure the normal operation of the display panel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0033] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the display panel assembly provided by the present application.

[0034] Figure 2 For Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A in

[0035] Figure 3 For Figure 1 Enlarged view of part B in

[0036] Figure 4 Exploded view of the display panel assembly provided by the present application.

[0037] Figure 5 Cross-sectional view of the display panel assembly provided by the present application.

[0038] Figure 6 For Figure 5 Enlarged view of part C in

[0039] Figure 7 For Figure 5 Enlarged view of part D in

[0040] Figure 8 Cross-sectional view of the display panel assembly provided by the present application from another perspective.

[0041] Figure 9 Structural schematic diagram when the display panel and the gasket are assembled in the present application.

[0042] Figure 10 Structural schematic diagram of the mounting box in the present application.

[0043] Figure 11 For Figure 10 Enlarged view of part E in

[0044] Reference numerals: 100, display board assembly; 10, display panel; 101, side of the display panel; 11, connecting wire; 12, buckle; 13, electrical module; 20, mounting box; 201, side of the mounting box; 21, wire passing hole; 22, step; 221, clamping and mating portion; 23, water blocking rib; 24, groove; 25, drainage hole; 26, strip groove; 30, gasket; 301, peripheral wall; 31, through hole; 32, reinforcing rib; 33, cover; 40, front trim; 50, fixing member. Detailed implementation mode

[0045] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0046] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "provided on" another element, it can be directly provided on the other element or there may also be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "provided on" another element, it can be directly provided on the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. When an element is considered to be "fixed to" another element, it can be directly fixed to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0047] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. The terms used in the description of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0048] The display board assembly 100 claimed in this application is assembled into the box body (not shown) of a refrigerator (not shown) and is used as a display carrier for the refrigerator to achieve multiple functions.

[0049] As Figures 4 to 6As shown, the display panel assembly 100 provided by the present application includes a display panel 10, a mounting box 20, and a gasket 30. A connection line 11 is electrically connected to the display panel 10, and the connection line 11 is used for electrically connecting to an external electrical component; the mounting box 20 is fixedly connected to the display panel 10 for carrying the display panel 10, and a wire passing hole 21 is provided on the mounting box 20; at least a part of the gasket 30 is disposed in the wire passing hole 21 and abuts against the mounting box 20 for sealing, and a through hole 31 is provided on the gasket 30. The connection line 11 can pass through the through hole 31, and the aperture of the through hole 31 is smaller than the wire diameter of the connection line 11. Here, the through hole 31 is in a right-angled shape. It should be noted that the above-mentioned external electrical component is specifically a multi-functional control module in a refrigerator, so that the data of the multi-functional control module can be transmitted to the display panel 10 through the connection line 11 and be displayed by the display panel 10. The multi-functional control module can specifically be used for displaying relevant data such as the temperature in the refrigerator.

[0050] As can be seen from the above, integrating the display panel 10 onto the mounting box 20 enables the display panel assembly 100 to be assembled and applied in a refrigerator through the assembly and sealing between the mounting box 20 and the display panel 10, which is convenient for subsequent assembly and sealing of the display panel 10; at the same time, using the gasket 30 to seal the connection line 11 on the display panel 10 passing through the mounting box 20 can achieve waterproof sealing when the display panel is wired, prevent water vapor in the refrigerator from entering between the display panel 10 and the mounting box 20, and ensure the normal operation of the display panel 10.

[0051] As Figure 8 、 Figure 9 As shown, a buckle member 12 is provided on the display panel 10, and the display panel 10 can be assembled onto the mounting box 20 in a snap-fit manner through the buckle member 12, and the assembly connection of the display panel 10 on the mounting box 20 is realized, so that the display panel side 101 of the display panel 10 abuts against the mounting box side 201 of the mounting box 20. That is to say, when the display panel 10 is assembled onto the mounting box 20 by means of the buckle member 12 in a buckling manner, the height difference between the sides of the display panel 10 and the mounting box 20 can be eliminated, which can effectively prevent water vapor from entering between the display panel side 101 of the display panel 10 and the mounting box side 201 of the mounting box 20, and has the effect of improving the sealing performance when the display panel 10 is assembled on the mounting box 20. Here, the number of buckle members 12 is configured to be three, and the three buckle members 12 are arranged at intervals in sequence along the length direction of the display panel 10. Specifically, the buckle member 12 can be configured as a plastic buckle and can be integrally connected with the display panel 10. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the number of buckle members 12 can also be configured as two, four, or even more, which will not be elaborated here.

[0052] AsFigures 8 to 10 As shown, a step 22 is formed on the mounting box 20, and the mounting box 20 can abut against the display panel 10 through the step 22, and realize the side fitting between the display panel 10 assembled on the mounting box 20 and the mounting box 20. Here, a clamping and fitting portion 221 is formed on the step 22, the clamping and fitting portion 221 is correspondingly arranged with the buckle 12, and the clamping and fitting portion 221 can be clamped and fitted with the corresponding buckle 12. It should be noted that the above-mentioned clamping and fitting portion 221 can specifically be a slot structure matching the buckle 12.

[0053] As Figure 9 shown, an electrical module 13 is arranged on the display panel 10, and the connecting line 11 is electrically connected to the electrical module 13; wherein, an annular water blocking rib 23 is formed on the mounting box 20, the water blocking rib 23 is correspondingly arranged with the electrical module 13, and when the display panel 10 is assembled on the mounting box 20, the water blocking rib 23 is arranged on the periphery of the corresponding electrical module 13. That is to say, the water blocking rib 23 can play a role in blocking water for the corresponding electrical module 13 on the display panel 10. In this way, even if a very small amount of water vapor enters the interior of the display panel assembly 100, the water blocking rib 23 on the mounting box 20 can still prevent the water droplets formed after the liquefaction of this part of the water vapor from directly contacting the electrical module 13, and ensure the normal operation of the display panel 10. Here, the electrical module 13 is a component on the display panel 10 for electrically connecting with external electrical components.

[0054] It should be noted that in order to prevent the display panel 10 from cutting hands during actual use, and due to the need for mold demolding of the mounting box 20, rounded corners are also formed at the intersections of the mounting box 20. In this way, when the display panel 10 is assembled on the mounting box 20, some water vapor in the refrigerator may still enter the interior of the display panel assembly 100 from the gap between the edge of the display panel 10 and the corresponding corner part on the mounting box 20.

[0055] For this reason, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 shown, a groove 24 is formed on the mounting box 20, and the groove 24 is arranged at the position where the display panel 10 intersects with the mounting box 20 on the rear side of the mounting box 20; wherein, a drainage hole 25 is opened on the mounting box 20, and the water droplets formed in the groove 24 can flow out through the drainage hole 25. That is to say, even if a very small amount of water vapor enters the interior of the display panel assembly 100, this part of the water vapor can still flow out through the groove 24 and the drainage hole 25 after liquefaction, so that the display panel assembly 100 has a better waterproof effect. Here, when the display panel 10 is assembled on the mounting box 20, the groove 24 on the mounting box 20 is located below the rear side edge of the display panel 10.

[0056] Preferably, as Figure 10 shown, two strip grooves 26 are further formed on the mounting box 20. The two strip grooves 26 are arranged inside the two mounting box sides 201 of the mounting box 20 and communicate with the groove 24 respectively, so that the two strip grooves 26 and the groove 24 are arranged in a U shape. That is to say, the mounting box 20 is formed with a groove structure for converging water droplets and finally flowing out on the rear side and the left and right sides, so as to ensure that the display panel assembly 100 has better waterproof effect.

[0057] As Figure 6 shown, reinforcing ribs 32 are formed on the peripheral wall 301 of the gasket 30. The reinforcing ribs 32 are deformed under pressure so that the gasket 30 is in abutting seal with the mounting box; wherein, the interference amount between the reinforcing ribs 32 and the mounting box 20 is 0.4 mm. This can not only ensure the assembly seal between the gasket 30 and the mounting box 20 during the assembly of the gasket 30 on the mounting box 20, but also facilitate the assembly of the gasket 30 onto the mounting box 20. Here, a retaining cover 33 is formed on the gasket 30, and the retaining cover 33 can abut against the mounting box 20 to limit the insertion depth of the gasket 30 inserted into the wire passing hole 21.

[0058] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, the display panel assembly 100 further includes a front trim strip 40. The front trim strip 40 is arranged on the front side of the display panel assembly 100, and the front trim strip 40 can be in plug-in fit with the display panel 10 and the mounting box 20 at the same time; wherein, along the width direction of the display panel assembly 100, the projection of the front trim strip 40 towards the display panel 10 can cover the display panel 10 and the mounting box 20. That is to say, the front side of the assembly between the display panel 10 and the mounting box 20 can be sealed by the front trim strip 40, so as to improve the sealing performance when the display panel 10 is assembled on the mounting box 20.

[0059] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the display panel assembly 100 further includes a fixing member 50. The fixing member 50 is inserted into the mounting box 20 from the side 201 of the mounting box of the mounting box 20 and connected to the front trim 40, for fixing the front trim 40 to the mounting box 20. This not only facilitates the assembly and fixation of the front trim 40 to the mounting box 20, but also, the assembly connection of the front trim 40 to the mounting box 20 does not affect the sealing of the front side during the assembly between the display panel 10 and the mounting box 20. Here, the number of the fixing members 50 is configured to be two. The two fixing members 50 can be inserted into the mounting box 20 from the left and right sides and screwed to the front trim 40. Among them, the fixing member 50 can specifically be a bolt, a screw, etc.

[0060] In summary, on the one hand, the display panel assembly 100 of the present application can prevent external moisture from entering the interior of the display panel assembly 100. On the other hand, it can also liquefy the moisture entering the display panel assembly 100 into water droplets and directly discharge the water droplets out of the display panel assembly 100 through the drain holes 25, so that the water droplets cannot directly contact the electrical module 13 of the display panel 10, which can ensure the continuous and stable operation of the display panel 10.

[0061] In addition, the present application also provides a refrigerator, including the display panel assembly 100 shown above.

[0062] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of concise description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above 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 recorded in this specification.

[0063] Those of ordinary skill in the art of this technology should recognize that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention. As long as it is within the scope of the essential spirit of the present invention, the appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments fall within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

Claims

1. A display board assembly, which is assembled inside the refrigerator compartment; characterized in that, The display board assembly (100) includes: A display panel (10) electrically connected to a connecting wire (11), and the connecting wire (11) is used for electrically connecting to an external electrical component; An installation box (20) fixedly connected to the display panel (10) for carrying the display panel (10), and a wire passing hole (21) is formed on the installation box (20); A gasket (30) at least partially disposed in the wire passing hole (21) and abutted and sealed with the installation box (20). A through hole (31) is formed on the gasket (30), and the connecting wire (11) can pass through the through hole (31). Moreover, the aperture of the through hole (31) is smaller than the wire diameter of the connecting wire (11).

2. The display panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein A ring-shaped reinforcing rib (32) is formed on the peripheral wall (301) of the gasket (30), and the reinforcing rib (32) deforms under pressure so that the gasket (30) abuts and seals with the installation box (20); Wherein, the interference amount between the reinforcing rib (32) and the installation box (20) is 0.4 mm.

3. The display panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A snap member (12) is provided on the display panel (10), and the display panel (10) can be assembled to the installation box (20) in a snap-fit manner through the snap member (12), so that the display panel side surface (101) of the display panel (10) abuts against the installation box side surface (201) of the installation box (20).

4. The display panel assembly according to claim 3, wherein A step (22) is formed on the installation box (20), and the installation box (20) can abut against the display panel (10) through the step (22); Wherein, a snap-fit portion (221) is formed on the step (22), the snap-fit portion (221) is correspondingly arranged with the snap member (12), and the snap-fit portion (221) can be snap-fitted with the corresponding snap member (12).

5. The display panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein The display board assembly (100) further includes a front trim strip (40). The front trim strip (40) is disposed on the front side of the display board assembly (100), and the front trim strip (40) can be inserted and fitted with both the display panel (10) and the installation box (20) at the same time; Wherein, along the width direction of the display board assembly (100), the projection of the front trim strip (40) towards the display panel (10) can cover the display panel (10) and the installation box (20).

6. The display panel assembly according to claim 5, wherein The display board assembly (100) further includes a fixing member (50). The fixing member (50) is inserted into the installation box (20) from the installation box side surface (201) of the installation box (20) and connected to the front trim strip (40) for fixing the front trim strip (40) to the installation box (20).

7. The display panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein An electrical module (13) is provided on the display panel (10), and the connecting wire (11) is electrically connected to the electrical module (13); Among them, an annular water-blocking rib (23) is formed on the mounting box (20), the water-blocking rib (23) is arranged corresponding to the electrical module (13), and when the display panel (10) is assembled to the mounting box (20), the water-blocking rib (23) is arranged on the periphery of the corresponding electrical module (13).

8. The display panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein, A groove (24) is formed on the mounting box (20), and the groove (24) is arranged at a position on the rear side of the mounting box (20) where the display panel (10) intersects face to face. Among them, a drainage small hole (25) is formed on the mounting box (20), the drainage small hole (25) is arranged in the area where the groove (24) is located and is communicated with the groove (24), and the water droplets formed in the groove (24) can flow out through the drainage small hole (25).

9. The display panel assembly according to claim 8, wherein, Two strip grooves (26) are further formed on the mounting box (20), and the two strip grooves (26) are arranged inside two mounting box sides (201) of the mounting box (20) and are respectively communicated with the groove (24), so that the two strip grooves (26) and the groove (24) are arranged in a U shape.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, Including the display board assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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