Refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of refrigeration and freezing, in particular to a refrigerator. An existing door-in-door refrigerator is relatively small in volume and cannot meet the requirements of users. Therefore, the utility model provides a refrigerator which comprises a refrigerator body, a refrigerator door and a refrigerator cover, the first door body is mounted on the refrigerator body in a rotating manner; the second door body is installed on the refrigerator body in a rotating mode and comprises a main door body and an auxiliary door body, a door inner chamber is defined in the main door body, the auxiliary door body is used for opening and closing the door inner chamber, and the side, away from the refrigerator body, of the second door body protrudes out of the first door body. The utility model overcomes the technical problems.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As consumers' demands for a better quality of life increase, door-in-door refrigerators are gaining popularity in the market due to their unique design, convenient access, and efficient food preservation. They are particularly popular among home users, as they can better meet diverse and sophisticated storage needs, making them the preferred choice for many families.

[0003] Embedding a small refrigerator compartment or drawer on the refrigerator door allows users to quickly access frequently used items, while reducing interference with the internal temperature of the refrigerator and lowering energy consumption.

[0004] However, due to the relatively small volume of the door-in-door, it cannot accommodate a large amount of food or drinks. For families who need to store a large amount of ingredients or often buy a large amount of drinks, the storage space of the door-in-door is not enough. Utility Model Content

[0005] One purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem of small storage space in a door-in-door refrigerator.

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a refrigerator to expand the storage space in the door body to meet the user's needs.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a refrigerator.

[0008] Refrigerator includes:

[0009] Box;

[0010] A first door body is rotatably mounted on the box body;

[0011] The second door body is rotatably mounted on the box body and comprises a main door body defining an inner door chamber and an auxiliary door body for opening and closing the inner door chamber. The second door body protrudes from the first door body on a side away from the box body.

[0012] Optionally, the auxiliary door body is located on the front side of the first door body to facilitate opening and closing of the auxiliary door body.

[0013] Optionally, the thickness of the portion of the second door body protruding from the first door body is selected from any value between 0.5 cm and 10 cm.

[0014] Optionally, the thickness of the portion of the second door body protruding from the first door body is selected from any value between 1 cm and 4 cm.

[0015] Optionally, the refrigerator is a double-door refrigerator, and the first door body and the second door body are arranged opposite each other.

[0016] Optionally, the refrigerator further comprises:

[0017] A sliding switch is arranged on a side of the second door body close to the first door body, and the sliding switch is arranged on a portion of the second door body that protrudes forward compared to the first door body, so that the sliding switch is exposed.

[0018] Optionally, the second door body further includes:

[0019] A transparent panel is provided on the auxiliary door body so that a user can observe the interior of the door compartment through the transparent panel. Optionally, the refrigerator further comprises:

[0020] An operation panel is arranged at the bottom of the door inner compartment and is used to control the temperature and / or light in the door inner compartment.

[0021] Optionally, a plurality of longitudinal light sources are respectively provided on the left side wall and the right side wall of the inner door chamber, and a surface light source is provided on the rear side wall of the inner door chamber.

[0022] Optionally, the plurality of longitudinal light sources are distributed along the vertical direction, and the longitudinal light sources on the left side wall and the longitudinal light sources on the right side wall are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence in the horizontal direction.

[0023] Based on the foregoing description, those skilled in the art will be able to understand that, in the aforementioned technical solution of the present invention, by rotatably mounting the first door body on the box body, rotatably mounting the second door body on the box body, and providing the second door body as a main door body defining an inner door chamber and an auxiliary door body for opening and closing the inner door chamber, and by protruding the side of the second door body away from the box body from the first door body, the overall thickness of the second door body is increased, so that the inner door chamber opened inside the second door body has a larger volume.

[0024] Furthermore, the present invention can increase the volume of the compartment inside the door while maintaining the overall coordination and consistency of the refrigerator by selecting the thickness of the portion of the second door body protruding from the first door body from any value between 0.5 cm and 10 cm.

[0025] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 is an axonometric view of a refrigerator in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 is an axonometric view of a refrigerator door in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 This is an axonometric view of a refrigerator door with the auxiliary door body hidden in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 is an exploded view of a refrigerator door in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 is an axial view of a circular frame in a refrigerator door in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the air duct of the refrigerator door in some embodiments of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Figure 1 1 is an isometric view of a refrigerator 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention. The refrigerator 100 generally includes a housing 200, a first door 300, and a second door 400. The first door 300 is rotatably mounted to the housing 200, and the second door 400 is rotatably mounted to the housing 200. The second door 400 includes a main door 410 defining an inner door compartment 414 and a secondary door 430 for opening and closing the inner door compartment 414. The side of the second door 400 facing away from the housing 200 protrudes from the first door 300. "Protruding" means that the front surface of the second door 400 is positioned further forward than the front surface of the first door 300.

[0034] The refrigerator 100 may generally include a box body 200 and a door body. Figure 1 The door on the left side is recorded as the first door 300. Figure 1 The door body on the right side is recorded as the second door body 400. The first door body 300 is a conventional door body (a door body without a door inner compartment), and the second door body 400 is the refrigerator door 110 that the present invention intends to protect.

[0035] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1As shown, the second door body 400 is thicker than the first door body 300, that is, the second door body 400 is larger in the front-to-back direction than the first door body 300, so that the second door body 400 protrudes forward compared to the first door body 300. Because the thickness of the second door body 400 is increased, more storage space can be developed inside the second door body 400, thereby increasing the volume of the inner door chamber 414.

[0036] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the front side of the cabinet 200 can be flat, and the increased thickness of the second door 400 protrudes forward, further occupying the space on the front side of the refrigerator 100 without occupying the storage space inside the refrigerator 100, thereby increasing the storage space of the door compartment 414. Existing refrigerators 100 often have thick and heavy doors for the sake of integrity, encroaching on the usable space of the cabinet 200. However, the refrigerator 100 in this embodiment does not encroach on the original storage space inside the cabinet 200, and the protruding space can accommodate more high-quality food.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present invention, the auxiliary door body 430 is located at the front side of the first door body 300 to facilitate opening and closing of the auxiliary door body 430 .

[0038] In some embodiments of the present invention, the thickness of the portion of the second door body 400 protruding from the first door body 300 is selected from any value between 0.5 cm and 10 cm. This can significantly increase the storage space of the inner door compartment 414, solving the problem that the inner door compartment 414 cannot accommodate a large amount of food or beverages.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present invention, the thickness of the portion of the second door body 400 protruding from the first door body 300 is selected from any value between 1 cm and 4 cm. This can increase the volume of the inner door compartment 414 while ensuring that the overall appearance of the refrigerator 100 is coordinated.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator 100 is a side-by-side refrigerator, with the first door 300 and the second door 400 arranged in opposite directions. This allows the door on one side of the refrigerator 100 to protrude forward compared to the other side, thereby increasing the volume of the inner door compartment 414 in the second door 400 and improving the overall aesthetics of the refrigerator 100.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator 100 may be a double-layer refrigerator, with the upper layer being a refrigerator compartment and the lower layer being a freezer compartment. The refrigerator compartment may be provided with a first door 300 and a second door 400 that open in opposite directions, and the freezer compartment in the lower layer may also be provided with a first door 300 and a second door 400 that open in opposite directions.

[0042] like Figure 1As shown, the second door 400 on the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment can be arranged on the same side. The second door 400 can be arranged on the right side of the refrigerator compartment located on the upper layer and the right side of the freezer compartment located on the lower layer, and the first door 300 can be arranged on the left side. In this way, the right side of the entire refrigerator 100 is arranged to protrude forward than the left side, and the overall appearance is more coordinated.

[0043] In addition, the second door body 400 can be set on the left side of the refrigeration compartment located on the upper layer, and the first door body 300 can be set on the right side of the refrigeration compartment, and the first door body 300 can be set on the left side of the freezer compartment located on the lower layer, and the second door body 400 can be set on the right side of the freezer compartment, so that the upper and lower protrusions on the front side of the refrigerator 100 are staggered.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator 100 may also be provided with a sliding switch 500, which is arranged on a side of the second door body 400 close to the first door body 300, and the sliding switch 500 is arranged on a part of the second door body 400 that protrudes forward compared to the first door body 300, so that the sliding switch 500 is exposed, making it easy for the user to touch the sliding switch 500.

[0045] The user can unlock the auxiliary door 430 by sliding the slide switch 500 upwards, and the auxiliary door 430 will automatically lock after closing the auxiliary door 430. It can also be set so that the user unlocks the auxiliary door 430 by sliding the slide switch 500 downwards, and the auxiliary door 430 will automatically lock after closing the auxiliary door 430.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, a handle can be provided at the bottom of the auxiliary door 430 for opening and closing the auxiliary door 430, and the sliding switch 500 can be provided above the handle. Accordingly, the sliding switch 500 can be configured to unlock by sliding downward, which facilitates unlocking the auxiliary door 430. After the user slides down the sliding switch 500 to unlock the auxiliary door 430, the user can directly grasp the handle below the sliding switch 500. This allows the user to complete the unlocking and grasping of the handle in one go, creating a more user-friendly design.

[0047] In other embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator 100 can also use a combination lock to lock the secondary door 430. This combination lock requires a password to open, providing another convenient unlocking method. Multiple passwords can be set for the combination lock, making it convenient for family members or employees to use. The combination lock is suitable for environments where multiple people need to share the refrigerator 100, such as homes, offices, and restaurants.

[0048] In other embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator 100 can also secure the secondary door 430 to the main door 410 using a hasp lock to prevent the secondary door 430 from accidentally opening. Hasp locks are generally simple in structure and relatively low in cost. This locking method is suitable for applications where security is not particularly critical but accidental door opening prevention is necessary, such as commercial freezers and refrigerated display cabinets.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2 1 is an axonometric view of the refrigerator door 110 in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0050] The following will refer to Figure 2 Figure 6 The refrigerator door of the present invention is described in detail using the second door body 400 as an example. The second door body 400 is provided with a transparent panel 440, which is provided on the auxiliary door body 430 and faces the front side of the refrigerator 100. This allows a user to see the storage status of items in the door compartment 414 from the front side of the refrigerator 100 through the transparent panel 440.

[0051] In this embodiment, a transparent panel 440 can be disposed in the middle of the auxiliary door 430, with the outer periphery of the transparent panel surrounded and secured by the auxiliary door 430. The transparent panel 440 can also be disposed only in the upper portion of the auxiliary door 430 or only in the lower portion of the auxiliary door 430. Furthermore, a transparent panel 440 can also be disposed on the first door 300, facing the front of the refrigerator 100, allowing a user to see through the transparent panel 440 and view the storage status of items within the refrigerator 100 from the front. The transparent panel 440 can be disposed only in the middle of the first door 300, or only on the upper and lower sides of the first door 300.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, transparent panel 440 can be made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), also known as organic glass or acrylic. PMMA has excellent transparency, weather resistance, and rigidity, and is commonly used in display devices. Transparent panel 440 can also be made of ordinary glass, which has good light transmittance and can clearly display the status of items within inner door compartment 414.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3This is an isometric view of the refrigerator door 110 in some embodiments of the present invention, with the secondary door body hidden. The refrigerator 100 may also be provided with an operation panel 600, which is located at the bottom of the inner door compartment 414, below the drawer 450. The operation panel 600 can be used to adjust the temperature inside the inner door compartment 414, the brightness of the light in the inner door compartment 414, and the operating mode of the inner door compartment 414, such as whether to enable the rapid cooling mode.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the refrigerator door 110 in some embodiments of the present invention. Figures 3 and 4 As shown, the refrigerator door 110 includes a main door body 410, and a door inner compartment 414 is defined in the main door body 410. The door inner compartment 414 includes a quick cooling zone 415. The quick cooling zone 415 is provided with at least one quick cooling inlet 4151 and at least one quick cooling outlet 4152, so that cold air enters the quick cooling zone 415 through the quick cooling inlet 4151 and flows out of the quick cooling zone 415 through the quick cooling outlet 4152.

[0055] In this embodiment, the quick cooling zone 415 refers to an area inside the door compartment 414 that can quickly cool items stored therein. In summer, the quick cooling zone 415 can quickly reduce the temperature of beverages so that users can drink cold drinks as quickly as possible, meeting the user's daily needs.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present invention, the main door body 410 includes a partition member 416 arranged in the inner door chamber 414, and the partition member 416 separates the quick cooling zone 415 in the inner door chamber 414; the quick cooling inlet 4151 and the quick cooling outlet 4152 are formed on the partition member 416.

[0057] In this embodiment, a smaller space is separated from the already small inner door chamber 414, that is, a quick cooling zone 415 is separated inside the inner door chamber 414 by a partition member 416, and the quick cooling inlet 4151 and the quick cooling outlet 4152 are arranged in the quick cooling zone 415 separated by the partition member 416.

[0058] In this embodiment, the rapid refrigeration and freezing function of the quick cooling zone 415 is achieved. Because the quick cooling inlet 4151 is located in the quick cooling zone 415, the items placed in the quick cooling zone 415 are closest to the quick cooling inlet 4151. The cold air blown from the quick cooling inlet 4151 can directly blow on the items stored in the quick cooling zone 415, thereby directly cooling the items stored in the quick cooling zone 415. Secondly, since the volume of the door inner chamber 414 is already small, and the quick cooling zone 415 is an even smaller area within the door inner chamber 414, the smaller area can more easily reduce the temperature of the area, thereby achieving rapid cooling of the area.

[0059] Figure 5 This is an isometric view of a circular frame 416 in a refrigerator door 110 in some embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments of the present invention, the partition member 416 is a circular frame, with a rapid cooling inlet 4151 and a rapid cooling outlet 4152 positioned oppositely on either side of the circular frame. The circular frame 416 is formed of four panels, with both front and back sides being hollow. Together with the rear wall of the door compartment 414, the circular frame 416 defines a rapid cooling zone 415.

[0060] In other embodiments of the present invention, the quick cooling zone 415 may be separated by a partition plate in the inner door compartment 414 , or a quick cooling box may be provided in the inner door compartment 414 to separate the quick cooling zone 415 .

[0061] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the air duct of refrigerator door 110 in some embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments of the present invention, gaps 413 are provided between the left and right sides of the circular frame and the peripheral walls of the door inner compartment 414. Rapid cooling inlet 4151 and rapid cooling outlet 4152 are disposed on the left and right sides of the circular frame. The main door body 410 is provided with an air inlet 411 and an air outlet 412 communicating with the door inner compartment 414. Cold air from the refrigerator 100 enters the door inner compartment 414 through the air inlet 411, flows through the gap 413, and flows out of the door inner compartment 414 through the air outlet 412.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, the quick cooling inlet 4151 and the quick cooling outlet 4152 are respectively strip-shaped holes extending forward and backward.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, there are at least two rapid cooling inlets 4151 distributed vertically, at least two rapid cooling outlets 4152 distributed vertically, and the rapid cooling inlets 4151 and the rapid cooling outlets 4152 correspond one to one in the horizontal direction.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, the main door 410 further includes at least one drawer 450 mounted within the rapid cooling zone 415. Each drawer 450 has at least one rapid cooling inlet 4151 and one rapid cooling outlet 4152 on its upper side. Furthermore, the distance between the rapid cooling inlet 4151 and the rapid cooling outlet 4152 and their corresponding drawer 450 is less than 5 cm. This reduces the distance between the rapid cooling outlet 4152 and the drawer 450, thereby improving the rapid cooling effect.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the quick cooling inlet 4151 and the quick cooling outlet 4152 and their corresponding drawers 450 is less than 1 cm.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present invention, a light trough 420 is provided on at least one of the left side wall 417 and the right side wall 419 of the inner door chamber 414. The light trough 420 is a groove recessed inward from the wall surface, which allows a light source 421 to be positioned within the light trough 420. Because the volume of the inner door chamber 414 is inherently limited, providing the light trough 420 to accommodate the light source 421 effectively saves space within the inner door chamber 414, thereby indirectly increasing the volume of the inner door chamber 414.

[0067] In this embodiment, the light trough 420 is configured with a first wall 4201 and a second wall 4202 adjacent to each other. The first wall 4201 slopes from back to front toward the center of the inner door compartment 414, while the second wall 4202 slopes from front to back toward the center of the inner door compartment 414. At least one light source 421 is disposed within the light trough 420 so that the light source 421 illuminates the inner door compartment by reflecting light off the first wall 4201 and the second wall 4202.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention, the angle between the first wall 4201 and the rear wall of the inner door chamber 414 is smaller than the angle between the second wall 4202 and the rear wall of the inner door chamber 414 .

[0069] In some embodiments of the present invention, the angle between the first wall 4201 and the rear wall of the inner door chamber 414 ranges from 35 degrees to 55 degrees. The angle between the first wall 4201 and the rear wall of the inner door chamber 414 is acute, and the first wall 4201 is disposed toward the rear wall of the inner door chamber 414, so that the light source 421 disposed on the first wall 4201 illuminates the rear side of the inner door chamber 414.

[0070] In this embodiment, the rear portion of the inner door chamber 414 is located at the innermost portion of the inner door chamber 414, so the light there is relatively dim. By setting the angle between the first wall 4201 and the rear side wall of the inner door chamber 414 to a suitable angle, the rear area of the inner door chamber 414 can be effectively illuminated, thereby improving the overall lighting effect inside the inner door chamber 414.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, the angle between the second wall 4202 and the rear side wall of the inner door chamber 414 ranges from 80 degrees to 120 degrees, which can effectively illuminate the rear area of the inner door chamber 414, thereby further improving the overall lighting effect inside the inner door chamber 414.

[0072] In some embodiments of the present invention, the ratio of the angle between the first wall 4201 and the rear wall of the inner door chamber 414 to the angle between the second wall 4202 and the rear wall of the inner door chamber 414 is between 0.2 and 0.6.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present invention, light sources 421 are disposed on the first wall 4201, and a reflective coating 422 is disposed on the second wall 4202. By disposing light sources 421 only on the first wall 4201, the reflective coating 422 on the second wall 4202 can reflect the light from the light sources 421 mounted on the first wall, thereby illuminating the direction in which the reflective coating 422 is directed. This reduces the number of light sources 421 used while still ensuring a sufficient lighting effect for the inner door compartment 414.

[0074] In other embodiments of the present invention, the light source 421 may be disposed on the second wall 4202, irradiating toward the front side of the inner door compartment 414, and a reflective coating 422 may be disposed on the first wall 4201. Alternatively, the light source 421 may be disposed on both the first wall 4201 and the second wall 4202, and the reflective coating 422 may also be disposed on both the first wall 4201 and the second wall 4202. In this manner, the reflective coating 422 can reflect light irradiated toward one side of the wall by the light sources 421 disposed on the first wall 4201 and the second wall 4202, thereby significantly improving the illumination brightness of the inner door compartment 414.

[0075] In some embodiments of the present invention, the light trough 420 is set at the front of the inner door chamber 414, the distance between the front end of the inner door chamber 414 and the light trough 420 is recorded as L1, and the distance between the rear end of the inner door chamber 414 and the light trough 420 is recorded as L2, L1 / L2=β, β is selected from [1.5, 4.5].

[0076] In this embodiment, the light source 421 is easily installed during processing. If the light trough 420 is too close to the rear side of the door compartment 414, it would be difficult to install the light source 421. Placing the light trough 420 close to the front of the door compartment 414 also helps to hide the light trough 420. When looking towards the door compartment 414 from the front of the refrigerator 100, the light trough 420 is partially obscured by the auxiliary door body 430. Therefore, the light trough 420 is not easily visible from the front of the refrigerator 100, which can improve the aesthetics of the refrigerator 100 or the door to a certain extent.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of longitudinal light sources 421 are provided on the left and right side walls 419 of the inner door compartment 414, and a surface light source is provided to completely cover the rear side wall of the inner door compartment 414. The longitudinal light source 421 is a light source 421 extending in the longitudinal direction of the main door body 410, and can provide uniform and sufficient lighting, allowing the user to clearly see all items in the refrigerator 100, especially at night or in dimly lit environments. The surface light source can create soft, uniform light, adding a warm atmosphere to the interior space of the refrigerator 100. At the same time, the backlight design can directly outline the contours of objects, enhance the sense of spatial hierarchy, and improve the user's visual experience.

[0078] In other embodiments of the present invention, there may be multiple surface light sources, which are dispersedly arranged on the rear side wall of the inner door chamber 414 .

[0079] In some embodiments of the present invention, longitudinal light source 421 may be an LED light source. LED light sources are highly efficient and energy-efficient, significantly reducing the energy consumption of refrigerator 100. Furthermore, LED lights have a much longer lifespan than traditional lighting devices, reducing the frequency of bulb replacement and providing convenience for users.

[0080] In other embodiments of the present invention, light source 421 can also be positioned on the top wall of the inner door compartment 414, or at the intersection of two adjacent side walls. For example, at the intersection of the left side wall 417 and the rear side wall, or at the intersection of the left side wall 417 and the top wall. Positioning light source 421 at the intersection allows light to radiate in two directions simultaneously, reducing blind spots and ensuring more uniform light distribution across the illuminated area.

[0081] In other embodiments of the present invention, light sources 421 are positioned at the junction of two sidewalls, effectively reducing shadows caused by obstructions and improving the overall brightness of the space. Carefully designed lighting layouts can create unique visual effects at the junction, such as gradients and a sense of layering, thereby fostering diverse atmospheres, such as warmth, romance, or modernity. Appropriate lighting arrangements can expand or contract the sense of space. Placing light sources 421 at the junction enhances the spatial sense of three-dimensionality and layering through the reflection and refraction of light.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of light troughs 420 spaced apart in the vertical direction are respectively provided on the left side wall 417 and the right side wall 419 of the inner door chamber 414 , and a longitudinal light source 421 is respectively arranged in each light trough 420 .

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerator 100 may include a body 200 and any one of the above-mentioned refrigerator doors 110 .

[0084] In some embodiments of the present invention, the volume of the inner door chamber 414 of the second door 400 is increased by protruding the side of the second door 400 away from the box body 200 from the first door 300. In addition, the first impression given by the appearance is also very special and the memorable point is very prominent.

[0085] The refrigerator door 110 provided in some embodiments of the present invention does not encroach on the storage space inside the original body 200 of the refrigerator 100. The protruding space can accommodate more fine food ingredients. The extra-large transparent panel 440 is combined with a reasonable partition storage design, allowing users to understand the general storage status of the refrigerator 100 without opening the refrigerator door 110. The protruding display door body emphasizes display, which not only meets the user's usage needs but also meets the user's social and psychological needs. This is an integrated design idea.

[0086] In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0087] The terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the quantity of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the term "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, or one or more of the features.

[0088] In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically limited. When a feature "includes or contains" one or more of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and other features may be further included.

[0089] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," "coupled," and the like should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed or detachable connections, or integration; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. A person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0090] Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact via another feature therebetween.

[0091] That is, in the description of this embodiment, the phrase "above," "above," and "above" a first feature of a second feature includes the phrase "the first feature is directly above or obliquely above" the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The phrase "below," "below," or "below" a first feature of a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0092] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by ordinary technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs.

[0093] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications consistent with the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or deduced from the contents disclosed herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that include: Box; A first door body is rotatably mounted on the box body; The second door body is rotatably mounted on the box body and comprises a main door body defining an inner door chamber and an auxiliary door body for opening and closing the inner door chamber. The second door body protrudes from the first door body on a side away from the box body.

2. A refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that The auxiliary door body is located at the front side of the first door body to facilitate opening and closing of the auxiliary door body.

3. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that The thickness of the portion of the second door body protruding from the first door body is selected from any value between 0.5 cm and 10 cm.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that The thickness of the portion of the second door body protruding from the first door body is selected from any value between 1 cm and 4 cm.

5. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that The refrigerator is a double-door refrigerator, wherein the first door body and the second door body are arranged to open to each other.

6. The refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that include: A sliding switch is arranged on a side of the second door body close to the first door body, and the sliding switch is arranged on a portion of the second door body that protrudes forward compared to the first door body, so that the sliding switch is exposed.

7. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that The second door body further includes: A transparent panel is provided on the auxiliary door body so that a user can observe the interior of the door compartment through the transparent panel.

8. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein include: An operation panel is arranged at the bottom of the door inner compartment and is used to control the temperature and / or light in the door inner compartment.

9. The refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that A plurality of longitudinal light sources are respectively arranged on the left side wall and the right side wall of the chamber inside the door, and a surface light source is arranged on the rear side wall of the chamber inside the door.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that The plurality of longitudinal light sources are distributed along the vertical direction, and the longitudinal light sources on the left side wall and the longitudinal light sources on the right side wall are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence in the horizontal direction.

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