Refrigeration appliance

Abstract

The utility model relates to a refrigeration appliance which comprises a box body provided with a storage space, an opening communicating with the storage space, and a first side and a second side in the first direction of the box body; the door body is movably connected to the opening of the box body; the connecting mechanism comprises a connecting piece located between the refrigerator body and the door body; the end, in the first direction, of the connecting piece is rotationally connected with the refrigerator body, and the other end of the connecting piece is rotationally connected with the door body. The connecting piece has a first state of rotating relative to the door body and a second state of rotating along with the door body, so that the door body opens the opening from the first side and the second side respectively. According to the method and the device, users with different habits can select the opening direction according to own habits, so that the opening convenience of the users is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of refrigeration appliances, and in particular to refrigeration appliances. Background Art

[0002] Currently, refrigerators and most other appliances with doors on the market have doors that open in a single direction, meaning they can only be opened from one side. For example, a small single-door refrigerator, for example, uses a hinge on the left side as the center of rotation. This requires users to adjust their body position and angle to open the refrigerator in a compact space, making one-way opening more difficult for users.

[0003] Moreover, the single door opening direction limits the user's habit of opening the door from the left or right side, and cannot meet the different usage habits of people with different hand dominance, affecting the user's experience and feelings. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a refrigeration appliance, which solves the problem that the door of the refrigeration appliance can only be opened in one direction.

[0005] In order to achieve one of the above-mentioned application purposes, one embodiment of the present application provides a refrigeration appliance, including: as a further improvement of one embodiment of the present application, a box body, having a storage space and an opening connected to the storage space; a door body, movably connected to the opening of the box body; a connecting mechanism, including a connecting member, one end of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the box body along a first direction, and the other end of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the door body, and the door body realizes bidirectional opening and closing of the opening of the box body through the connecting member.

[0006] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present application, the box body has a storage space, an opening connected to the storage space, and a first side and a second side in a first direction of the box body; the door body is movably connected to the opening of the box body; the connecting mechanism includes a connecting member located between the box body and the door body; one end of the connecting member in the first direction is rotatably connected to the box body, and the other end is rotatably connected to the door body; the connecting member has a first state of relative rotation with the door body and a second state of rotation together with the door body, so that the door body opens the opening from the first side and the second side respectively.

[0007] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present application, the connecting mechanism includes two connecting members, which are respectively located on the third side and the fourth side of the box in the second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; and when one of the connecting members is in the first state, the other connecting member is in the second state.

[0008] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present application, one end of one of the connecting members is connected to the first side of the box body for rotation around a first axis, and the other end is connected to the door body at the second side of the box body for rotation around a second axis; one end of the other connecting member is connected to the second side of the box body for rotation around a third axis, and the other end is connected to the door body at the first side of the box body for rotation around a fourth axis.

[0009] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present application, when the door body is opened from the second side, the first axis is coaxial with the fourth axis, and when the door body is opened from the first side, the second axis is coaxial with the third axis.

[0010] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present application, the connecting mechanism further includes a locking assembly, and the locking assembly is configured to lock the connecting member in the first state.

[0011] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present application, the locking assembly includes a hook and a restraint, one of which is provided on the box body and the other is provided on the connecting member, the hook moves toward the restraint, and the hook can be engaged with the restraint.

[0012] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present application, the hook is rotatably connected to the box, the hook is provided with an actuating portion exposed to the outside to receive user actions, the restraint is fixed to the connecting member, and the restraint is located on the rotation path of the hook.

[0013] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present application, one end of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the first side of the box body around a first axis, and the other end is rotatably connected to the door body around a second axis on the second side of the box body. The locking assembly is located on the second side, and the restraining member is integrally arranged with the second axis.

[0014] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present application, the locking assembly includes a connector and a socket, one of which is provided on the box body and the other is provided on the connecting member, the connector moves along the second direction, and the connector is movably connected to the socket.

[0015] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present application, the connecting mechanism includes a damping structure, and the damping structure is provided at the connection between the connecting member and the box body.

[0016] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present application, the damping structure includes a damping gear and a secondary tooth portion, the secondary tooth portion is fixed to the connecting member, the damping gear is rotatably connected to the box body, the damping gear is meshed with the secondary gear, and the axis of the damping gear or one of the axis of the secondary tooth portion is coaxially arranged with the first axis.

[0017] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present application, the locking assembly includes a limit groove opened on the box body or the connecting member, and a limit member arranged in the limit groove. The limit member is located in the limit groove and moves, and can move between a locking position inserted in the damping gear and an unlocking position disengaged from the damping gear. When the limit member is in the locking position, the connecting member is locked.

[0018] As a further improvement of an embodiment of the present application, both the first side and the second side of the second box body are provided with a clearance groove, and the door body is partially received in the clearance groove when it is opened.

[0019] One or more technical solutions provided by the present invention have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0020] The door body provided by the present invention is rotatably connected to the box body through a connecting piece to enable the door body to open from the first side of the box body or from the second side, so that the user can flexibly select the opening direction according to actual needs and space layout, thereby increasing the convenience and flexibility of use; the two opening methods are suitable for users with different hand habits, and both can choose the opening direction according to their own habits without the need for adaptation and adjustment, thereby greatly improving the convenience of users when opening, and improving the user experience and feelings when space is limited or items need to be stored quickly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a refrigeration appliance in an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the positional relationship of the connecting parts in one embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic top view of the structure of a refrigeration appliance in one embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the connection structure hole between the hook and the restraint member in one embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the damping structure in one embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the positional relationship of the sliding channel in one embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 7 It is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a sliding channel in one embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Figure 8 It is a structural diagram of the damping gear and the limiting member in one embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. Box body; 11. Storage space; 12. Opening; 13. First side; 14. Second side; 15. Third side; 16. Fourth side; 2. Door body; 3. Connecting mechanism; 31. Connecting member; 32. Locking assembly; 33. Hook; 34. Constraint; 35. Guide box; 36. Actuating part; 37. Gap; 41. Connector; 42. Socket; 43. Sliding channel; 431. First channel; 432. Second channel; 433. Third channel; 44. Channel opening; 5. Damping structure; 51. Damping gear; 52. Auxiliary gear portion; 53. Positioning member; 61. Limiting member; 62. Limiting groove; 63. Limiting box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] As used herein, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer" that indicate spatial relative positions are used for ease of explanation to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature as shown in the accompanying drawings. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation other than the orientation shown in the drawings.

[0032] For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as "below" or "beneath" other elements or features would then be oriented "above" the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term "below" can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

[0033] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] Furthermore, it should be understood that although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements or structures, these described objects should not be limited by these terms. These terms are merely used to distinguish these described objects from each other. For example, a first direction may be referred to as a second direction, and similarly, a second direction may be referred to as a first direction without departing from the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] The embodiment of the present invention provides a refrigeration appliance, such as Figure 1 As shown, it is used to extend the shelf life of items and ensure the quality and safety of items such as food.

[0037] The refrigeration appliance may specifically be a refrigerator, a vertical freezer, a wine cabinet or other low-temperature storage appliance.

[0038] The refrigeration appliance includes a box body 1 , a door body 2 , and a connecting mechanism 3 provided between the box body 1 and the door body 2 .

[0039] The box body 1 has a storage space 11 and an opening 12 communicating with the storage space 11 , and the door body 2 is movably disposed at the opening 12 of the box body 1 .

[0040] As mentioned in the background art, existing single-door refrigeration appliances cannot adapt to users with different hand dominance, resulting in poor user experience. The refrigeration appliance of one embodiment of the present application can realize double-sided door opening to improve user experience and feelings.

[0041] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the connecting mechanism 3 includes a connecting member 31, which is rotatably connected to the box body 1 at one end in the first direction and rotatably connected to the door body 2 at the other end, so that the connecting member 31 has a first state of relative rotation with the door body 2 and a second state of rotating together with the door body 2.

[0042] Therefore, through the structural design of the connecting piece 31, the door body 2 can be opened from one side of the box body or from the other opposite side of the box body, so that the refrigeration appliance has two opening states to improve the user experience and feeling.

[0043] Specifically, the box body 1 has a first side 13 and a second side 14 in a first direction. One end of the connecting member 31 in the first direction is rotatably connected to the box body 1 , and the other end is rotatably connected to the door body 2 .

[0044] When the connecting member 31 rotates relative to the door body 2 , the door body 2 opens the opening 12 from the first side 13 . When the connecting member 31 rotates together with the door body 2 , the door body 2 opens the opening 12 from the second side 14 .

[0045] In this embodiment, the connecting member 31 is a connecting rod, one end of which along its length direction is rotatably connected to the box body 1 , and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the door body 2 .

[0046] Among them, the first direction is defined by the shape of the box body 1. The first direction is horizontally from the left side of the box body to the right side, or horizontally from the right side to the left side. Combined with the orientation of the box body 1 in actual application (for example, the box body 1 is the main body of the refrigerator), the first direction is parallel to the horizontal direction, and the first side 13 and the second side 14 are located at the two ends of the connecting member 31 along the first direction, that is, the first side 13 and the second side 14 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the box body 1.

[0047] Of course, when describing the refrigeration appliance independently without considering the direction of actual application, the first direction may be any direction (for example, any horizontal direction).

[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the box body 1 has a third side 15 and a fourth side 16 in a second direction, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the up-down direction.

[0049] The connecting mechanism 3 includes two connecting members 31 , one of which is located at the third side 15 in the second direction, and the other is located at the fourth side 16 in the second direction.

[0050] When one of the connecting members 31 is in the first state, the other connecting member 31 is in the second state. In this way, the door body can be kept in a stable position, stable movement and no shaking when it is opened on either side.

[0051] Specifically, when the connecting member 31 located on the third side 15 rotates relative to the door body 2 , the other connecting member 31 located on the fourth side 16 rotates together with the door body 2 .

[0052] When the connecting member 31 on the fourth side 16 rotates relative to the door body 2 , the other connecting member 31 on the third side 15 rotates together with the door body 2 .

[0053] The second direction is parallel to the up-down direction, and the third side 15 and the fourth side 16 are located at both ends of the box body 1 along the second direction, that is, the third side 15 and the fourth side 16 are located at the upper and lower sides of the box body 1, respectively. Of course, when describing the refrigerator independently without considering the actual application direction, the second direction can be any direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0054] Among the two connecting members 31, one end of one connecting member 31 is connected to the first side 13 of the box body 1 by rotating around the first axis, and the other end is connected to the second side 14 of the box body 1 by rotating around the second axis with the door body 2; one end of the other connecting member 31 is connected to the second side 14 of the box body 1 by rotating around the third axis, and the other end is connected to the first side 13 of the box body 1 by rotating around the fourth axis with the door body 2.

[0055] Preferably, when the door body 2 is opened from the second side 14 , the first axis is coaxial with the fourth axis; and when the door body 2 is opened from the first side 13 , the second axis is coaxial with the third axis.

[0056] like Figure 3 As shown, the connecting mechanism 3 further includes a locking assembly 32 . In this embodiment, the locking assembly 32 is configured to lock the connecting member 31 in a first state, the connecting member 31 is locked to the box body 1 , and the door body 2 rotates relative to the connecting member 31 .

[0057] Specifically, a locking assembly 32 is configured on each of the third side 15 and the fourth side 16 of the box body 1 , that is, one locking assembly 32 locks one connecting member 31 in the first state.

[0058] When the door body 2 is opened from the first side 13, the connecting member 31 located on the third side 15 rotates to fit the box body 1, and the locking assembly 32 located on the third side 15 locks the connecting member 31 and the box body 1 in the first state. At this time, the locking assembly 32 located on the fourth side 16 is unlocked, and the connecting member 31 located on the fourth side 16 is detached from the box body 1, and the connecting member 31 rotates to the second state together with the door body 2.

[0059] In other variations, the locking assembly 32 is configured to lock the connecting member 31 in the second state, so that the connecting member 31 is locked to the door body 2 and the connecting member 31 rotates together with the door body 2 .

[0060] In another variation, the locking assembly 32 locks the connecting member 31 and the door body 2 so that both the door body 2 and the connecting member 31 are locked to the box body 1 , so that the opening 12 is in a closed state.

[0061] When the door body 2 is opened from the second side 14, the connecting member 31 located on the fourth side 16 is in contact with the box body 1, and the locking assembly 32 located on the fourth side 16 locks the connecting member 31 and the box body 1 in the first state. At this time, the locking assembly 32 located on the third side 15 is in the unlocked state, and the connecting member 31 located on the third side 15 is detached from the box body 1, and the connecting member 31 rotates to the second state together with the door body 2.

[0062] When a user opens the opening 12 from the first side 13 or the second side 14 , at least one connecting member 31 is locked with the box body 1 .

[0063] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the locking assembly 32 includes a hook 33 and a restraint 34, one of which is arranged on the box body 1, and the other is arranged on the connecting member 31. The hook 33 moves toward the restraint 34, and the hook 33 can be engaged with the restraint 34 to lock the connecting member 31 in the first state.

[0064] Preferably, the hook 33 is rotatably mounted on the box body 1 , and the restraining member 34 is fixedly mounted on the connecting member 31 .

[0065] Specifically, the box body 1 is provided with a guide box 35, which has a built-in accommodating cavity for accommodating the hook 33, and the connecting member 31 has a built-in cavity for the hook 33 to move, and the restraint member 34 is fixedly connected to the cavity. More preferably, the restraint member 34 is integrally formed with the rotating shaft of the door body 2.

[0066] When the connector 31 fits the box body 1 , the accommodating cavity of the guide box 35 is connected to the cavity of the connector 31 , the hook 33 rotates from the accommodating cavity of the guide box 35 to the cavity of the connector 31 , and the hook 33 and the restraint 34 are buckled and locked in the cavity.

[0067] More preferably, the hook 33 is provided with an actuating portion 36 exposed outside the guide box 35 to receive user actions, and correspondingly, the guide box 35 is provided with an arc groove for the actuating portion 36 to rotate. The user controls the rotation of the hook 33 by holding the actuating portion 36, so that the hook 33 engages or disengages with the restraint 34.

[0068] In other variant embodiments, the hook 33 is rotatably connected to the connecting member 31, and the restraining member 34 is fixed on the box body 1, that is, the hook 33 is rotatably connected to the cavity of the connecting member 31, and the restraining member 34 is fixedly connected to the accommodating cavity of the guide box 35. The hook 33 rotates from the cavity of the connecting member 31 to the accommodating cavity of the guide box 35, and the hook 33 and the restraining member 34 are buckled in the accommodating cavity.

[0069] like Figure 5 As shown, the connecting mechanism 3 includes a damping structure 5 , which is arranged at the connection between the connecting member 31 and the box body 1 .

[0070] Specifically, the damping mechanism includes a damping gear 51 and a secondary gear portion 52 . The damping gear 51 is rotatably connected to the housing 1 . The secondary gear portion 52 is fixed to a side of the connecting member 31 facing the damping gear 51 . The secondary gear portion 52 meshes with the damping gear 51 .

[0071] In this embodiment, the housing 1 is fixedly connected to the positioning member 53 , and the rotation center of the auxiliary gear is rotationally connected to the positioning member 53 , that is, the connecting member 31 rotates around the rotation center of the auxiliary gear portion 52 .

[0072] In other variations, one end of the positioning member 53 is fixedly connected to the door body 2, and the other end is rotationally connected to the damping gear 51. The auxiliary tooth portion 52 is engaged with the damping gear 51, and the rotation center of the auxiliary tooth portion 52 rotates around the rotation center of the damping gear 51. That is, the connecting member 31 rotates around the rotation center of the damping gear 51, so that the connecting member 31 can rotate relative to the box body 1 and has a damping effect on the rotation of the connecting member 31.

[0073] Example 2

[0074] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment provides a refrigeration appliance. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in the specific structure of the locking assembly. Otherwise, this embodiment is identical to the refrigeration appliance of the first embodiment. Below, only the differences between this embodiment and the first embodiment are described. For other differences, refer to the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

[0075] In embodiment 1, the locking assembly 32 specifically includes a hook 3 and a restraining member 34. However, in this embodiment, the locking assembly 32 specifically includes a plug-in member 41 and a socket 42, one of which is provided on the box body 1 and the other is provided on the connecting member 31.

[0076] Preferably, the jack 42 is provided on the box body 1 , and the connector 41 is provided on the connector 31 . When the connector 31 is fitted onto the box body 1 , the connector 41 is plugged into the jack 42 .

[0077] More preferably, the socket 42 is provided on the connector 31, the connector 41 is provided in the box body 1, and the connector 41 is slidingly connected to the box body 1, so that the connector 41 can partially extend out of the box body 1 and be plugged into the socket 42, thereby locking the connector 31 in the first state.

[0078] Preferably, each of the two connecting members 31 is provided with a plug hole 42 , the axes of the two plug holes 42 are arranged along the second direction, and the plug holes 42 are through holes.

[0079] like Figure 7 As shown, the box body 1 is provided with a sliding channel 43, and the connector 41 is movably arranged in the sliding channel 43. The sliding channel 43 is provided with two channel openings 44, one of which is opened on the third side 15 of the box body 1, and the other channel opening 44 is opened on the fourth side 16 of the box body 1.

[0080] The passage opening 44 located on the third side 15 communicates with the insertion hole 42 , while the passage opening 44 located on the fourth side 16 communicates with another insertion hole 42 .

[0081] Preferably, the sliding channel 43 is arranged along the second direction, that is, the two channel openings 44 are connected along the second direction, and the connector 41 slides along the second direction in the sliding channel 43. When one end of the connector 41 extends out of the channel opening 44 and is plugged into one of the sockets 42, the other end of the connector 41 is received in the sliding channel 43, and the connector 41 is used to be plugged into one of the sockets 42.

[0082] More preferably, part of the sliding channel 43 is arranged along the first direction to support the connector 41 .

[0083] Specifically, the sliding channel 43 includes a first channel 431 , a second channel 432 and a third channel 433 . The first channel 431 is communicated with the channel opening 44 located at the third side 15 , and the first channel 431 is arranged along the first direction.

[0084] One end of the second channel 432 is communicated with the first channel 431 , and the other end is communicated with the third channel 433 , and the second channel 432 is disposed along the second direction.

[0085] The third channel 433 is communicated with the channel opening 44 located at the fourth side 16 , and the third channel 433 is arranged along the second direction.

[0086] Both the first channel 431 and the third channel 433 reserve space for the connector 41 to move along the second direction, that is, the connector 41 can move within a limited manner in the sliding channel 43 .

[0087] One end of the connector 41 extends from the channel opening 44 located on the third side 15 and is plugged into the socket 42 located on the third side 15, locking the connector 31 located on the third side 15 and the box body 1, and the other end of the connector 41 is received in the sliding channel 43, and the connector 31 located on the fourth side 16 moves with the door body 2; or, one end of the connector 41 extends from the channel opening 44 located on the fourth side 16 and is plugged into the socket 42 located on the fourth side 16, locking the connector 31 located on the fourth side 16 and the box body 1, and the other end of the connector 41 is received in the sliding channel 43, and the connector 31 located on the third side 15 moves with the door body 2.

[0088] Example 3

[0089] like Figure 8 As shown, this embodiment provides a refrigeration appliance. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in the specific structure of the locking assembly. Otherwise, this embodiment is identical to the refrigeration appliance of the first embodiment. Below, only the differences between this embodiment and the first embodiment are described. For other differences, refer to the first embodiment and will not be repeated.

[0090] In Example 1, the locking assembly 32 specifically includes a hook 3 and a restraining member 34. In contrast, in this embodiment, the locking assembly 32 specifically includes a limiting groove 62 formed on the housing 1 or the connecting member 31, and a limiting member 61 disposed within the limiting groove 62. The limiting member 61 is movable within the limiting groove 62 and can move between a locked position inserted into the damping gear 51 and an unlocked position disengaged from the damping gear 51.

[0091] In this embodiment, the limit groove 62 is arranged on the box body 1, and the box body 1 is provided with a limit box 63. The limit groove 62 is arranged in the limit box 63. The limit member 61 slides in the limit groove 62, and the limit member 61 partially slides out of the limit groove 62 and is inserted into the locking position of the damping gear 51, thereby locking the damping gear 51.

[0092] Preferably, the portion of the limiting member 61 that slides out of the limiting slot 62 is inserted into the locking position of the auxiliary tooth portion 52 , thereby preventing the auxiliary tooth portion 52 from rotating.

[0093] In other variations, the limiting groove 62 is provided on the connecting member 31 , that is, the limiting box 63 is fixedly connected to the connecting member 31 , and the limiting member 61 can partially slide out of the limiting groove 62 or be completely received in the limiting box 63 .

[0094] The extended portion of the limiter 61 is inserted into the locking position of the damping gear 51 or the auxiliary gear portion 52 to limit the rotation of the damping gear 51 or the auxiliary gear portion 52, thereby indirectly locking the connector 31 to the housing 1. The limiter 61 is housed in the limiter box 63. When the auxiliary gear portion 52 and the damping gear 51 rotate, the connector 31 and the housing 1 rotate relative to each other.

[0095] Both the first side 13 and the second side 14 of the box body 1 are provided with a clearance groove 37 , and the clearance groove 37 is arranged along the second direction.

[0096] When the door body 2 is opened from the first side 13, the part of the door body 2 close to the second side 14 is received in the clearance groove 37, and the door body 2 fits against the inner wall of the clearance groove 37. The friction force generated between the door body 2 and the inner wall of the clearance groove 37 of the box body 1 enables the door body 2 to remain in the open state.

[0097] When the door body 2 is opened from the second side 14, the part of the door body 2 close to the first side 13 is received in the clearance groove 37, and the door body 2 fits against the inner wall of the clearance groove 37. The friction between the door body 2 and the clearance groove 37 also keeps the door body 2 in the open state.

[0098] To sum up, the above embodiment has the following beneficial effects: the door body 2 is rotatably connected to the box body 1 through the connecting piece 31, so that the door body 2 can open the opening 12 from the first side 13 of the box body 1 or open the opening 12 from the second side 14, so that the user can flexibly choose the opening direction according to actual needs and space layout, which increases the convenience and flexibility of use; the two opening methods are for users with different hand habits, and both can choose the opening direction according to their own habits without the need for adaptation and adjustment, thereby greatly improving the convenience of users when opening, and improving the user experience and feelings when space is limited or items need to be stored quickly.

[0099] It should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each implementation method can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0100] The series of detailed descriptions listed above are only specific descriptions of feasible implementation methods of the present invention. They are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any equivalent implementation methods or changes that do not deviate from the technical spirit of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A refrigeration appliance, characterized in that: include: A box body (1) having a storage space (11), an opening (12) communicating with the storage space (11), and a first side (13) and a second side (14) in a first direction of the box body (1); A door body (2) is movably connected to the opening (12) of the box body (1); A connecting mechanism (3) comprising a connecting member (31) located between the box body (1) and the door body (2); one end of the connecting member (31) in the first direction is rotatably connected to the box body (1), and the other end is rotatably connected to the door body (2); The connecting member (31) has a first state of relative rotation with the door body (2) and a second state of rotation together with the door body (2), so that the door body (2) opens the opening (12) from the first side (13) and the second side (14) respectively.

2. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism (3) comprises two connecting members (31), and the two connecting members (31) are respectively located on a third side (15) and a fourth side (16) of the box body (1) in a second direction, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; When one of the connecting members (31) is in the first state, the other connecting member (31) is in the second state.

3. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of one of the connecting members (31) is connected to the first side (13) of the box body (1) for rotation around a first axis, and the other end is connected to the door body (2) for rotation around a second axis at the second side (14) of the box body (1); One end of the other connecting member (31) is rotatably connected to the second side (14) of the box body (1) around a third axis, and the other end is rotatably connected to the door body (2) at the first side (13) of the box body (1) around a fourth axis.

4. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the door body (2) is opened from the second side (14), the first axis is coaxial with the fourth axis; when the door body (2) is opened from the first side (13), the second axis is coaxial with the third axis.

5. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism (3) further comprises a locking assembly (32), wherein the locking assembly (32) is configured to lock the connecting member (31) in the first state.

6. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking assembly (32) includes a hook (33) and a restraining member (34), one of which is provided on the box body (1) and the other is provided on the connecting member (31). The hook (33) moves toward the restraining member (34) and the hook (33) can be engaged with the restraining member (34).

7. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that: The hook (33) is rotatably connected to the box (1), and the hook (33) is provided with an actuating portion (36) exposed to the outside to receive user actions. The restraining member (34) is fixed to the connecting member (31), and the restraining member (34) is located on the rotation path of the hook (33).

8. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the connecting member (31) is rotatably connected to the first side (13) of the box body (1) around a first axis, and the other end is rotatably connected to the door body (2) at the second side (14) of the box body (1) around a second axis. The locking assembly (32) is located on the second side (14), and the restraining member (34) is integrally arranged with the second axis.

9. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking assembly (32) includes a connector (41) and a socket (42), one of which is provided on the box body (1) and the other is provided on the connecting member (31). When the connector (41) moves along the second direction, the connector (41) is movably connected to the socket (42).

10. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism (3) comprises a damping structure (5), and the damping structure (5) is provided at the connection between the connecting member (31) and the box body (1).

11. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 10, characterized in that: The damping structure (5) comprises a damping gear (51) and a secondary tooth portion (52); the secondary tooth portion (52) is fixed to the connecting member (31); the damping gear (51) is rotatably connected to the housing (1); the damping gear (51) is meshed with the secondary tooth portion (52); and one of the axis of the damping gear (51) or the axis of the secondary tooth portion (52) is coaxially arranged with the first axis.

12. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 11, characterized in that: The locking assembly (32) comprises a limiting groove (62) provided on the housing (1) or the connecting member (31), and a limiting member (61) provided in the limiting groove (62). The limiting member (61) is located in the limiting groove (62) and is movable, and is capable of moving between a locking position inserted into the damping gear (51) and an unlocking position disengaged from the damping gear (51). When the limiting member (61) is located in the locking position, the connecting member (31) is locked.

13. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first side (13) and the second side (14) of the box body (1) are both provided with a clearance groove (37), and the door body (2) is partially received in the clearance groove (37) when it is opened.

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