Handle assembly and freezer

Abstract

The utility model provides a handle assembly and a freezer. The handle assembly comprises a handle body, and the two ends of the handle body are used for being fixed to the door body. The fastener is arranged on the side, opposite to the handle body, of the door body. And the threaded connecting piece sequentially penetrates through the fastening piece, the door body and one end of the handle body and is used for fixing the handle body and the door body. The fastening piece is in a cylinder shape with the threaded connecting piece as the axis. According to the handle assembly, the consistency and the installation safety of products in production can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to refrigeration equipment, and in particular to a handle assembly and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] With economic development, various types of freezers have become an indispensable part of people's daily lives. As a refrigeration device that maintains a constant low temperature, freezers play an indispensable role in modern life. Freezers are civilian products that maintain a constant low temperature, keeping food and other items cold. They house components such as a compressor and heat exchanger to achieve refrigeration.

[0003] The door of the refrigerator needs a handle to facilitate opening and closing by the user. In the prior art, the connection between the handle and the door is fixed by a rectangular plastic piece. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides a handle assembly and a freezer, which can improve the consistency of products in production and installation safety.

[0005] Specifically, this application is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0006] One aspect of the present application provides a handle assembly for fixedly connecting to a door of a refrigerator, the handle assembly comprising:

[0007] A handle body, both ends of which are used to be fixed to the door body;

[0008] a fastener, the fastener being arranged on a side of the door body facing away from the handle body;

[0009] a threaded connector, the threaded connector sequentially passing through the fastener, the door body, and one end of the handle body, for fixing the handle body to the door body;

[0010] The fastener is cylindrical with the threaded connector as its axis.

[0011] Optionally, the fastener includes a first fastener and a second fastener, the first fastener and the second fastener are respectively fixed to two ends of the handle body, and the first fastener and the second fastener are of the same size.

[0012] Optionally, the projection of the fastener on the door body all falls inside the projection of the end of the handle body on the door body.

[0013] Optionally, the handle assembly further includes a first pad, the first pad including a first part and a second part, the first part being arranged between the fastener and the door body, the second part being surrounded by the side of the fastener, the second part being provided with a raised portion facing away from the fastener, the projection of the raised portion on the door body exceeding the projection of the handle body on the door body.

[0014] Optionally, the protrusions are distributed in a serrated shape on the circumference of the second part.

[0015] Optionally, the first pad is a rubber pad.

[0016] Optionally, the handle assembly further includes a second gasket, which is disposed between the end of the handle body and the door body, and an edge of the second gasket is folded to enclose the end of the handle body inside the second gasket.

[0017] Optionally, the second gasket is connected to the end of the handle body, and the curvature of the contact surface is consistent.

[0018] Another aspect of the present application provides a refrigerator, comprising the handle assembly described in any one of the above items,

[0019] The cabinet body is provided with a cabinet opening, wherein the cabinet opening includes a first side and a second side that are oppositely arranged, and the first side is higher than the second side;

[0020] The door body is tiltedly arranged on the cabinet opening, and the handle body is tiltedly fixed on the door body.

[0021] Optionally, the door body is a curved structure protruding away from the handle body, and the curvature of the contact surface of the end of the handle body toward the door body is consistent with the curvature of the door body.

[0022] The present application provides a handle assembly and a freezer, in which the handle assembly fixes a fastener and one end of the handle body to the door body through a threaded connector. First, the handle body is fixed to the door body, which is convenient for users to open and close the door body. In the present application, when the threaded connector is screwed in, the fastener will be driven and cannot be stopped. It will rotate along the threaded connector as the axis. However, since the fastener is cylindrical with the threaded connector as the axis, no matter what the rotation angle of the fastener is, its outer contour is a circle with the same center, and the fastener will not have contours in different positions due to different angles. Compared to rectangular plastic parts, the cylindrical fastener of the present application can ensure that the produced freezers have a consistent appearance at the handle connection, improving the consistency of the product, and the circular fastener has no corners, so it will not bump into the installer's hands during the installation process, improving installation safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is a front view of the location where the handle and the door body are fixed in the prior art;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the location where the handle and the door body are fixed in the prior art;

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a freezer shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 4 1 is a front view of a door body shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of a handle assembly shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 6 is a partial schematic diagram of a handle assembly shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a handle assembly shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 8 It is a partial schematic diagram of the bottom surface of the door body shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application (or "implementation methods") will be described clearly and completely here with reference to the accompanying drawings. The terms "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present application are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the prior art, the handle of a refrigerator is fixed to the door body by a rectangular plastic part 10 and a screw. When the screw is screwed in, the rectangular plastic part 10 rotates with the screw. Therefore, during the screwing process, it is not possible to ensure that the long side of the rectangular plastic part 10 is aligned with the side of the handle. The rectangular plastic parts 10 at both ends of the same handle are also not guaranteed to be aligned. Due to different rotation angles, there may be Figure 2 The rectangular plastic parts 10 on the door body cannot be aligned with each other due to the different handles. This results in inconsistent handle shapes across all freezers, resulting in a lack of product consistency. When the user looks from the front of the door toward the handle fixings, they will see multiple rectangular plastic parts 10 at different rotation angles, creating a defect. Furthermore, during installation, the corners of the rectangular plastic parts could potentially bump into the installer's hands.

[0033] Therefore, this application provides a handle assembly, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The handle assembly is used to be fixedly connected to the door body 2 of the refrigerator 1. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The handle assembly includes a handle body 100, a fastener 200, and a threaded connector 300. Both ends of the handle body 100 are fixed to the door body 2. The fastener 200 is configured on the side of the door body 2 facing away from the handle body 100. The threaded connector 300 is along Figure 5 The direction of the middle arrow Z passes through the fastener 200, the door body 2, and one end of the handle body 100, securing the handle body 100 to the door body 2. The fastener 200 is cylindrical with the threaded connector 300 as its axis. The door body 2 has a fixing hole for the threaded connector 300 to pass through. The threaded connector 200 can be a bolt or screw.

[0034] For the handle assembly provided in the present application, the fastener 200 and one end of the handle body 100 are fixed to the door body 2 through the threaded connector 300. The first is to achieve the fixation of the handle body 100 and the door body 2, which is convenient for the user to open and close the door body 2. In the present application, when the threaded connector 300 is screwed in, the fastener 200 will be driven and cannot be stopped. It will rotate along the threaded connector 300 as the axis. However, since the fastener 200 is cylindrical with the threaded connector 300 as the axis. Therefore, no matter what the rotation angle of the fastener 200 is, its outer contour is a circle with the same center, and the fastener 200 will not have contours in different positions due to different angles. Compared with rectangular plastic parts, the cylindrical fastener 200 of the present application can ensure that the produced freezers have a consistent appearance at the handle connection, thereby improving the consistency of the product. When the user looks from the front of the door body 2 toward the handle fixing position, the shape and outline of the fastener 200 will not change due to the different screwing-in processes of the threaded connector 300 at different fixing positions, and will be more consistent and beautiful. The round fixing part has no corners and will not bump into the installer's hands during the installation process, thereby improving safety.

[0035] Combine Figure 6In one embodiment, the fastener 200 includes a first fastener 210 and a second fastener 220, and the first fastener 210 and the second fastener 220 are respectively fixed to the two ends of the handle body 100, and the first fastener 210 and the second fastener 220 are the same size. The middle part of the handle body 100 protrudes to a certain height to facilitate the user's grip. The two ends of the handle body 100 require the first fastener 210 and the second fastener 220, as well as two threaded connectors 300 to fix the two ends of the handle body 100 to the door body 2. In the prior art, the two ends of the handle are fixed by rectangular plastic parts, and the two ends of the handle need to be screwed in twice separately, so the angles of rotation of the rectangular plastic parts are different, and the user can easily see the inconsistency in the appearance of the two ends of the handle. Therefore, the present application replaces both ends of the handle body 100 with round fasteners 200 of the same size, which can eliminate the inconsistency in the shape and size of the two ends of the handle generated during the fixed installation process.

[0036] Combine Figure 4 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 In one embodiment, the projection of the fastener 200 on the door body 2 all falls inside the projection of the end of the handle body 100 on the door body 2. That is, the length and width of the fastener 200 are both smaller than the length and width of the end of the handle body 100. The end here refers to the portion of the handle body 100 that is in contact with and fixed to the door body 2 at both ends. In this embodiment, when the user looks from the front of the door body 2 to the interior of the freezer 1, the user will not see the fastener 200. The fastener 200 can be hidden in the shadow of the end of the handle body 100 to prevent the fastener 200 from being discolored by the sun. For the user, this embodiment can prevent the user from intuitively seeing the fastener 200, which makes the connection appear too complicated and the handle connection more neat.

[0037] Combine Figure 5 and Figure 6 In one embodiment, the handle assembly further includes a first pad 400, which includes a first portion 410 and a second portion 420. The first portion 410 is disposed between the fastener 200 and the door body 2, and the second portion 420 surrounds the side of the fastener 200. The second portion 420 is provided with a raised portion 421 facing away from the fastener 200. The projection of the raised portion 421 on the door body 2 exceeds the projection of the handle body 100 on the door body 2, that is, the width of the projection of the raised portion 421 on the door body 2 is greater than the width of the handle body 100. Figure 4The door body 2 includes two half-door bodies that can move relative to each other and also correspond to two handles. Taking the left handle as an example, when the right half of the door body moves, the side of the half door body opposite to the right handle will move to the left handle. If the user's hand is holding the left handle at this time, the right half of the door body may pinch the user's hand. Therefore, the present application designs a raised portion 421. Since its width is greater than the width of the handle, the side of the right half of the door body will be blocked by the raised portion 421 to prevent the right half of the door body from being too close to the left handle and pinching the user. In addition, the protruding area of the raised portion 421 is small. When the user observes the fixed part of the handle from the front, only a small part of the raised portion 421 can be seen, which makes the structure more beautiful.

[0038] Fastener 200 is made of different materials than door body 2. Typically, fastener 200 is made of plastic, while door body 2 is made of transparent glass. First portion 410 prevents friction and wear between the plastic and glass, while also providing cushioning and shock absorption. First portion 410 and second portion 420 are integrated, with first spacer 400 surrounding the top and sides of fastener 200.

[0039] In one embodiment, the protrusions 421 are distributed in a serrated pattern around the second portion 420. Compared to a circular ring shape, the serrated structure can save more material, and as the threaded connector 300 is screwed in, the first spacer 400 rotates accordingly. The evenly distributed serrations prevent the first spacer 400 from moving out of contact with the other half of the door due to different rotation angles, thus ensuring the stability of the anti-pinch function.

[0040] In one embodiment, the first gasket 400 is a rubber gasket made of rubber. The rubber gasket has excellent sealing properties and can effectively fill the small gap between the contact surface of the fastener 200 and the door body 2. The rubber gasket has good elasticity and cushioning properties, protecting the door body 2.

[0041] Combine Figure 5 and Figure 6 In one embodiment, the handle assembly further includes a second gasket 500, which is disposed between the end of the handle body 100 and the door body 2. The edge of the second gasket 500 is folded up to surround the end of the handle body 100 inside the second gasket 500. The folded edge can frame the end of the handle body 100, and a portion of the second gasket 500 extends into the fixing hole on the door body 2. Before screwing in the threaded connector 300, the second gasket 500 can first position the end of the handle body 100 to facilitate fixing the handle body 100 in a preset position. The second gasket 500 and the first pad 400 are respectively located on both sides of the door body 2, which can better seal the fixing hole opened on the door body 2 to prevent the cold air inside the freezer from leaking out, and the sealing performance is good.

[0042] In one embodiment, the second gasket 500 is connected to the end of the handle body 100, and the curvature of the contact surface is consistent, that is, the contact surfaces of the second gasket 500 and the handle body 100 are completely fitted together, and the sealing performance is better.

[0043] Combine Figure 3 The present application also provides a freezer, including any of the above-mentioned handle assemblies. The freezer can be a household or commercial freezer. Household freezers include vertical or horizontal top-opening types with a closed design, and are mainly used to store daily food ingredients, beverages, fruits, etc. Commercial freezers can be used in shopping malls, supermarkets, convenience stores, fruit and vegetable stores, hotels, restaurants and other places. They are used for displaying and refrigerating or freezing beverages, dairy products, ice cream, quick-frozen foods, food materials, fruits and vegetables, etc. The freezer 1 also includes a cabinet body, which is opened at a cabinet opening 3. The cabinet opening includes a first side 31 and a second side 32 arranged opposite to each other, and the first side 31 is higher than the second side 32. The door body 2 is tilted at the cabinet opening 3, and the door body 2 slides relative to the first side 31 and the second side 32. The handle body 100 is also tilted and fixed to the door body 2. The tilt angle of the handle body 100 is adapted to that of the door body 2, so that the handle body 100 is more stably fixed to the door body 2.

[0044] In one embodiment, the door body 2 is a curved structure that protrudes away from the handle body 100, that is, a curved structure that protrudes toward the interior of the freezer. This concave door body design makes the door body more prominent visually. Due to the focusing effect of the concave surface on light, the customer's line of sight can be naturally focused and guided to the interior of the freezer. This design not only improves the overall aesthetics of the freezer, but also displays the goods from a larger viewing angle, attracting the attention and interest of customers. The end of the handle body 100 is fixed to the door body 2, and the curvature of the contact surface of the end of the handle body 100 facing the door body 2 is consistent with the curvature of the door body 2. That is, the end of the handle body 100 can be completely fitted on the door body 2, which can make the fixed connection between the handle body 100 and the door body more stable, and can also ensure the sealing of the door body 2.

[0045] It should be noted that the technical solutions or technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of this application shall be included in the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A handle assembly, characterized in that: Used to be fixedly connected to the door of the refrigerator, the handle assembly includes: A handle body, both ends of which are used to be fixed to the door body; a fastener, the fastener being arranged on a side of the door body facing away from the handle body; a threaded connector, the threaded connector sequentially passing through the fastener, the door body, and one end of the handle body, for fixing the handle body to the door body; The fastener is cylindrical with the threaded connector as its axis.

2. The handle assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The fastener includes a first fastener and a second fastener, the first fastener and the second fastener are respectively fixed to two ends of the handle body, and the first fastener and the second fastener are of the same size.

3. The handle assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The projections of the fasteners on the door body all fall inside the projections of the end portions of the handle body on the door body.

4. The handle assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The handle assembly also includes a first pad, which includes a first part and a second part. The first part is arranged between the fastener and the door body, and the second part is surrounded by the side of the fastener. The second part is provided with a raised portion facing away from the fastener, and the projection of the raised portion on the door body exceeds the projection of the handle body on the door body.

5. The handle assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The protrusions are distributed in a sawtooth shape on the circumference of the second portion.

6. The handle assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The first pad is a rubber pad.

7. The handle assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The handle assembly further includes a second gasket, which is disposed between the end of the handle body and the door body. An edge of the second gasket is folded to surround the end of the handle body inside the second gasket.

8. The handle assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The second gasket is connected to the end of the handle body, and the curvature of the contact surface is consistent.

9. A freezer, characterized in that: comprising the handle assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The cabinet body is provided with a cabinet opening, wherein the cabinet opening includes a first side and a second side that are oppositely arranged, and the first side is higher than the second side; The door body is tiltedly arranged on the cabinet opening, and the handle body is tiltedly fixed on the door body.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, wherein: The door body is a curved surface structure that protrudes away from the handle body, and the curvature of the contact surface of the end of the handle body toward the door body is consistent with the curvature of the door body.

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