Beam assembly for refrigerator and refrigerator
By using plugged cross beam and vertical beam structures in the refrigerator, combined with connection methods such as protrusions, grooves, baffles and elastic parts, the foaming stability problem of inverted T-shaped integrated injection molded beams is solved, and the insulation effect of the refrigerator is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422091809.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-27
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the foaming filling stability of the inverted T-shaped integrated injection molded beam is insufficient, resulting in a reduction in the insulation effect of the refrigerator.
Cross beams and vertical beams are arranged vertically with each other, formed through plugging structures and foaming processes, combined with connection methods such as protrusions, grooves, baffles, elastic parts and bolts to ensure the stable connection and foaming stability of cross beams and vertical beams.
It improves the connection stability between cross beams and vertical beams and enhances the insulation effect of the refrigerator.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of refrigerators, and specifically provides a beam assembly for a refrigerator and a refrigerator. Background Art
[0002] Currently, refrigerators on the market generally have three inner tanks: refrigeration, freezing, and variable temperature tanks. The variable temperature tank is divided into multiple compartments by a central partition or a false beam structure. Currently, multi-door refrigerators can divide the freezing area into three drawer compartments by setting an inverted T-shaped one-piece injection-molded beam. However, the middle part of the inverted T-shaped one-piece injection-molded beam is prone to reduced insulation effect due to insufficient foam filling stability. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The present application aims to solve the above technical problem, that is, to solve the problem of reduced thermal insulation effect of the inverted T-shaped one-piece injection-molded beam of the refrigerator in the prior art.
[0004] The present application provides a beam assembly for a refrigerator, comprising a horizontal beam and a vertical beam arranged perpendicular to each other. The beam assembly is installed in the refrigerator, the vertical beams are plugged into the horizontal beams, and the horizontal beams support the vertical beams.
[0005] In the above-mentioned optional technical solution of the beam assembly for the refrigerator, a protrusion is provided on the top of the horizontal beam, and a groove is provided on the bottom of the vertical beam. The width of the bottom of the groove is greater than the width of the top of the groove. The width of the first surface of the protrusion is smaller than the width of the second surface of the protrusion. The protrusion extends into the groove and fits with the groove, wherein the side of the protrusion close to the horizontal beam is the first surface of the protrusion, and the side of the protrusion away from the horizontal beam is the second surface of the protrusion.
[0006] In the optional technical solution of the above beam assembly for refrigerators, the width of the bottom of the groove is smaller than the width of the second surface of the protrusion.
[0007] In the above-mentioned optional technical solution of the beam assembly for the refrigerator, a baffle is provided at one end of the extension direction of the groove, the baffle extends along the height direction of the vertical beam, the protrusion is completely extended into the groove, and the side of the baffle facing the groove abuts against the cross beam.
[0008] In the above-mentioned optional technical solution of the beam assembly for the refrigerator, an elastic member is provided at the top of the horizontal beam, and the elastic member extends in the direction of the vertical beam. A stop member is provided at the bottom of the vertical beam, and the stop member extends in the direction of the horizontal beam. The stop member cooperates with the elastic member to stop the elastic member, and the elastic member is located between the stop member and the baffle.
[0009] In the optional technical solution of the beam assembly for the refrigerator, the horizontal beam is provided with a vertical plate, the bottom of the vertical beam is in contact with the vertical plate at one end away from the baffle, and the vertical plate is parallel to the baffle.
[0010] In the above-mentioned optional technical solution of the beam assembly for the refrigerator, a connector is provided at one end of the top of the horizontal beam away from the vertical plate, and the connector is perpendicular to the vertical plate. A connector hole is provided at one end of the vertical beam close to the baffle, and the connector is plugged into the connector hole.
[0011] In the above-mentioned optional technical solution of the beam assembly for the refrigerator, the beam assembly also includes a bolt, the vertical beam is provided with a first mounting hole, and the vertical plate is provided with a second mounting hole corresponding to the first mounting hole, and the bolt can pass through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole to fix the horizontal beam to the vertical beam.
[0012] In the optional technical solution of the above-mentioned beam assembly for refrigerators, the horizontal beam is provided with two stop side plates, the stop side plates have the same extension direction as the protrusion, and the vertical beam is located between the two stop side plates and fits with the stop side plates.
[0013] The present application also provides a refrigerator, which includes the beam assembly for a refrigerator described in any one of the above technical solutions.
[0014] In the case of adopting the above-mentioned arrangement of plugging the horizontal beams and the vertical beams together, the horizontal beams and the vertical beams can be formed separately through a foaming process, thereby ensuring the foaming stability of the horizontal beams and the vertical beams, and further ensuring the thermal insulation effect of the combined beam assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present application. The schematic embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application.
[0016] The preferred embodiments of the present application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a beam assembly for a refrigerator of the present application;
[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the vertical beams of the center beam assembly;
[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the cross member of the center beam assembly;
[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of the M in the middle;
[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point P in the middle;
[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Middle AA section view;
[0023] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 Middle BB cross-section;
[0024] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the disassembly of the center beam assembly when the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are provided.
[0025] List of reference numerals:
[0026] 1. Beam assembly; 11. Vertical beam; 11a. Bottom of vertical beam; 111. Groove; 112. Baffle; 113. Stopper; 114. Connecting hole; 115. First mounting hole; 12. Crossbeam; 12a. Top of crossbeam; 121. Protrusion; 1211. First side of protrusion; 1212. Second side of protrusion; 122. Elastic member; 123. Vertical plate; 1231. Second mounting hole; 124. Connector; 125. Stopper side plate; d1. Width of groove bottom; d2. Width of groove top; d3. Width of first side of protrusion; d4. Width of second side of protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] Here, exemplary embodiments will be described in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.
[0028] The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this specification and claims do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are used solely to distinguish one component from another. Similarly, the terms "a," "an," and similar terms do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one. The term "plurality" refers to two or more.
[0029] Unless otherwise specified, “length”, “width”, “up”, “down”, “top”, “bottom”, “inside”, “outside”, and the indicated orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description. They 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 should not be understood as limiting the present application.
[0030] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The term "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0031] It should also be noted that if Figure 1 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 As shown, the x arrow points to the front, the opposite direction of the x arrow points to the rear, the extension direction of x is also the extension direction of the protrusion 121 and the groove 111, and is also the extension direction of the blocking side plate 125, the y direction is the left and right direction, and the z direction is the height direction of the vertical beam 11.
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the present application provides a beam assembly 1 for a refrigerator, comprising a horizontal beam 12 and a vertical beam 11 arranged perpendicular to each other. The beam assembly 1 is installed in the refrigerator, and the vertical beam 11 is plugged into the horizontal beam 12, and the horizontal beam 12 supports the vertical beam 11. The horizontal beam 12 and the vertical beam 11 are used to be installed in the refrigerator. The horizontal beam 12 can divide the inner container of the refrigerator into upper and lower parts, and the vertical beam 11 divides the upper part into left and right parts, thereby dividing the inner container into three parts. The horizontal beam 12 and the vertical beam 11 are plugged into each other. Compared with forming the horizontal beam 12 and the vertical beam 11 as one piece, the plugged horizontal beam 12 and the vertical beam 11 can be formed separately through a foaming process, thereby ensuring the foaming stability of the horizontal beam 12 and the vertical beam 11, and further ensuring the thermal insulation effect of the combined beam assembly 1.
[0033] It should be noted that the beam assembly 1 can be set in a refrigerator. Of course, it can also be set in other equipment, such as a freezer. The setting scenario of the above-mentioned beam assembly 1 is not restrictive and can be set according to the needs of the field.
[0034] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 、 Figure 4 As shown, the bottom 11a of the vertical beam 11 is provided with a groove 111, and the width d1 of the groove bottom of the groove 111 is greater than the width d2 of the groove top of the groove 111. Figure 3 、 Figure 5As shown, a protrusion 121 is provided on the top 12a of the beam 12, and the width d3 of the first surface 1211 of the protrusion 121 is smaller than the width d4 of the second surface 1212 of the protrusion 121. The protrusion 121 extends into the groove 111 and fits with the groove 111, wherein the side of the protrusion 121 close to the beam 12 is the first surface 1211 of the protrusion 121, and the side of the protrusion 121 away from the beam 12 is the second surface 1212 of the protrusion 121. When the protrusion 121 extends into the groove 111, since the protrusion 121 fits into the groove 111 and the bottom width of the groove 111 is greater than the width d2 of the top of the groove 111, the protrusion 121 is stuck in the groove 111. At this time, the vertical beam 11 is connected to the horizontal beam 12, and the vertical beam 11 and the horizontal beam 12 cannot move in the direction away from each other, that is, they will not move in the direction away from each other along the z direction, thereby avoiding separation of the vertical beam 11 and the horizontal beam 12, and ensuring the connection stability of the vertical beam 11 and the horizontal beam 12.
[0035] It should be noted that the protrusion 121 can be a solid protrusion 121, or can be a solid protrusion 121. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 The hollow protrusion 121 shown in the figure can reduce the overall weight of the beam 12 and the beam assembly 1. The above is not restrictive and can be set according to the needs of technicians in this field. The above are all within the scope of protection of this application.
[0036] It should also be noted that the protrusions 121 and grooves 111 of the present application are introduced as two pairs. Of course, the protrusions 121 and grooves 111 can be set to more than two pairs or only one pair. The number of the above-mentioned protrusions 121 and grooves 111 is not restrictive. Of course, in order to ensure the connection effect between the vertical beam 11 and the horizontal beam 12, the grooves 111 can be symmetrically set on the vertical beam 11, and the protrusions 121 can be symmetrically set on the horizontal beam 12. The setting form and setting number of the above-mentioned grooves 111 and protrusions 121 can be set according to the needs of technical personnel in this field, and the above are all within the protection scope of the present application.
[0037] In one embodiment, if Figure 6 As shown, the width d1 of the bottom of the groove 111 is smaller than the width d4 of the second surface 1212 of the protrusion 121. At this time, along the z-direction, the protrusion 121 will not fall out of the groove 111, that is, the protrusion 121 and the groove 111 will not move away from each other along the z-direction. Therefore, the protrusion 121 will be firmly stuck in the groove 111, further increasing the stability of the connection between the horizontal beam 12 and the vertical beam 11.
[0038] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 、 Figure 7As shown, a baffle 112 is provided at one end of the groove 111 in the extension direction, i.e., the x-direction. The baffle 112 extends along the height direction, i.e., the z-direction, of the vertical beam 11. The protrusion 121 is fully inserted into the groove 111, and the side of the baffle 112 facing the groove 111 abuts against the cross beam 12. At this time, during the connection process between the protrusion 121 and the groove 111, the side of the baffle 112 facing the groove 111 gradually approaches the cross beam 12. When the protrusion 121 and the groove 111 are in place, the side of the baffle 112 facing the groove 111 abuts against the cross beam 12, thereby preventing the vertical beam 11 from excessively moving on the cross beam 12, which would cause the vertical beam 11 to be pulled out of the cross beam 12. In addition, the baffle 112 can also serve as a limiter for the vertical beam 11.
[0039] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 、 Figure 5 As shown, the cross beam 12 is provided with a vertical plate 123, and the end of the bottom 11a of the vertical beam 11 away from the baffle 112 abuts against the vertical plate 123, and the vertical plate 123 is parallel to the baffle 112. At this time, the end of the vertical beam 11 provided with the baffle 112 abuts against one end of the cross beam 12, and the end of the bottom 11a of the vertical beam 11 away from the baffle 112 abuts against the vertical plate 123 of the cross beam 12. The dual arrangement of the baffle 112 and the vertical plate 123 ensures that after the cross beam 12 and the vertical beam 11 are in place during the installation process, the cross beam 12 can limit the vertical beam 11 from further movement, thereby further preventing the vertical beam 11 from excessive movement along the extension direction of the protrusion 121, that is, the x-direction.
[0040] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 、 Figure 5 As shown, a connector 124 is provided at one end of the top 12a of the horizontal beam 12 away from the vertical plate 123, and the connector 124 is perpendicular to the vertical plate 123. A plug hole 114 is provided at one end of the vertical beam 11 close to the baffle 112, and the connector 124 is plugged into the plug hole 114. Since the connector 124 of the horizontal beam 12 is plugged into the plug hole 114 of the vertical beam 11, and the extension direction of the connector 124 is perpendicular to the vertical plate 123, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown, the connector 124 extends along the x-direction. Therefore, after the connector 124 is matched with the plug hole 114, the vertical beam 11 and the horizontal beam 12 cannot move along the extension direction of the vertical plate 123, that is, the z-direction, and cannot move left and right, that is, cannot move along the y-direction. Therefore, the matching of the connector 124 and the plug hole 114 further ensures the stability of the connection between the horizontal beam 12 and the vertical beam 11.
[0041] In one embodiment, if Figure 5As shown, the cross beam 12 is provided with two stopper side plates 125, which extend in the same direction as the protrusion 121. The vertical beam 11 is located between the two stopper side plates 125 and is in contact with the stopper side plates 125. At this time, the vertical beam 11 is restricted from left and right movement by the stopper side plates 125. Since the vertical beam 11 is also limited in front and back by the baffle 112 and the vertical plate 123, it is ensured that after the vertical beam 11 is connected to the cross beam 12, it will not move freely on the top 12a of the cross beam 12, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the positioning of the vertical beam 11 and the cross beam 12.
[0042] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 7 As shown, the top 12a of the crossbeam 12 is provided with an elastic member 122, which extends toward the vertical beam 11. The bottom 11a of the vertical beam 11 is provided with a stopper 113, which extends toward the crossbeam 12. The stopper 113 engages with the elastic member 122, and the elastic member 122 is located between the stopper 113 and the baffle 112. Since one end of the vertical beam 11 is engaged with the crossbeam 12 by the baffle 112, the vertical beam 11 cannot continue to move forward. When the elastic member 122 is provided, the elastic member 122 engages with the stopper 113, and the elastic member 122 restricts the stopper 113 from moving backward, thereby restricting the vertical beam 11 from moving backward. Therefore, after the vertical beam 11 is installed with the crossbeam 12, it cannot move in the front-to-back direction, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the crossbeam 12 and the vertical beam 11, and preventing the crossbeam 12 and the vertical beam 11 from moving forward and backward after installation.
[0043] In one embodiment, if Figure 8 As shown, the beam assembly 1 further includes bolts, the vertical beam 11 is provided with a first mounting hole 115, and the vertical plate 123 is provided with a second mounting hole 1231 corresponding to the first mounting hole 115. The bolts can pass through the first mounting hole 115 and the second mounting hole 1231 to fix the cross beam 12 to the vertical beam 11. Compared with forming the cross beam 12 and the vertical beam 11 as a whole, the cross beam 12 and the vertical beam 11 that are plugged together can be formed by a foaming process respectively, thereby ensuring the foaming stability of each of the cross beam 12 and the vertical beam 11, and further ensuring the thermal insulation effect of the assembled beam assembly 1. In order to further ensure the stability of the connection between the cross beam 12 and the vertical beam 11, the cross beam 12 and the vertical beam 11 can be further connected by bolts.
[0044] The beam assembly 1 formed by connecting in the above-mentioned manners can ensure the stability of the connection between the horizontal beam 12 and the vertical beam 11 , and can also ensure the thermal insulation effect of the beam assembly 1 .
[0045] In addition, the present application also provides a refrigerator having the beam assembly 1 for a refrigerator as described in any of the above embodiments.
[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.
Claims
1. A beam assembly for a refrigerator, characterized in that: The refrigerator comprises a horizontal beam and a vertical beam which are perpendicular to each other. The beam assembly is installed in the refrigerator. The vertical beams are plugged into the horizontal beams, and the horizontal beams support the vertical beams.
2. The beam assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the horizontal beam is provided with a protrusion, and the bottom of the vertical beam is provided with a groove. The width of the groove bottom is greater than the width of the groove top. The width of the first surface of the protrusion is less than the width of the second surface of the protrusion. The protrusion extends into the groove and fits with the groove. The side of the protrusion close to the crossbeam is the first side of the protrusion, and the side of the protrusion away from the crossbeam is the second side of the protrusion.
3. The beam assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The width of the groove bottom of the groove is smaller than the width of the second surface of the protrusion.
4. The beam assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that: A baffle is provided at one end of the groove in the extension direction. The baffle extends along the height direction of the vertical beam. The protrusion is completely extended into the groove. The baffle abuts against the horizontal beam on a side facing the groove.
5. The beam assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that: An elastic member is provided at the top of the cross beam, and the elastic member extends toward the vertical beam. A stop member is provided at the bottom of the vertical beam, and the stop member extends toward the cross beam. The stop member cooperates with the elastic member to stop the elastic member, and the elastic member is located between the stop member and the baffle.
6. The beam assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cross beam is provided with a vertical plate, and one end of the bottom of the vertical beam away from the baffle is in contact with the vertical plate, and the vertical plate is parallel to the baffle.
7. The beam assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that: A connector is provided at one end of the top of the crossbeam away from the vertical plate, and the connector is perpendicular to the vertical plate. A plug hole is provided at one end of the vertical beam close to the baffle, and the connector is plugged into the plug hole.
8. The beam assembly for a refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The beam assembly also includes a bolt, the vertical beam is provided with a first mounting hole, the vertical plate is provided with a second mounting hole corresponding to the first mounting hole, and the bolt can pass through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole to fix the horizontal beam to the vertical beam.
9. The beam assembly for a refrigerator according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that: The cross beam is provided with two stop side plates, and the stop side plates have the same extension direction as the protrusion. The vertical beam is located between the two stop side plates and fits with the stop side plates.
10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: The refrigerator comprises the beam assembly for a refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 9.