Small low-cost electric appliance box structure assembly for refrigerator

By designing small, low-cost electrical box structural components and using screw fixing and engaging structures, the problems of large size and complex installation of the electrical box are solved, and the refrigerator electrical box components with low cost, simple installation and stable installation are achieved, which are suitable for refrigerators with space-constrained.

CN223274342UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-26CHANGHONG MEILING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422540833.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-21
Publication Date
2025-08-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-21

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Technical Problem

The existing refrigerator electrical boxes are large in size, high in material costs, complex in process installation and take up space, resulting in high production and maintenance costs, making it difficult to install on small refrigerators.

Method used

Design a small low-cost electrical box structural component, fixed and installed with screws, and uses the clamping structure of the box seat snap and cover card column, combining the support card plate and card limit to achieve a compact component design and simplify the installation process.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the compact structure of the electrical box, reduces material and production and maintenance costs, simplifies the installation process, is suitable for refrigerators with high space requirements, and improves installation stability and disassembly convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric appliance box structure component for a small-sized low-cost refrigerator, which relates to the technical field of electric appliance boxes for refrigerators and comprises an electric appliance box component, the electric appliance box component is fixedly mounted on a refrigerator body through screws and comprises an electric appliance box seat and an electric appliance box cover, and a control panel is mounted in the electric appliance box seat. A plurality of box seat buckles are arranged on the periphery of the electric appliance box seat, and buckle slots are formed in the box seat buckles; a plurality of box cover clamping columns matched with the box base buckles are arranged on the periphery of the electric appliance box cover, a box body clamping frame is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of one side of the electric appliance box cover, and the box body clamping frame is connected with the side wall of a refrigerator body in a buckled mode; the utility model has the advantages of light and handy structure, simple and reliable installation, easy disassembly without involving the box body, convenient production and operation, relatively low production and maintenance cost, and effective control of product cost.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electrical appliance boxes for refrigerators, in particular to a small-sized, low-cost electrical appliance box structural component for refrigerators. Background Art

[0002] At present, the refrigerator industry is increasingly controlling the comprehensive material cost investment of products, and the amount of product cost investment also plays a decisive role in the product's selling price and sales profit.

[0003] At present, most refrigerator electrical boxes on the market are either installed on the top of the refrigerator or on the back of the refrigerator. The electrical boxes are large in size, the material cost is high, and the number of assembly materials is large, and the process installation is complicated. This traditional method: (1) causes the existing electrical box components to invest a lot in mold costs and material costs; (2) uses a lot of materials and the assembly process is complicated. From the beginning of pre-installation, it is necessary to install the corresponding embedded parts in the box body, perform pre-installation and plugging, and finally install and fix the electrical box cover. The number of assembly materials is large, and once there is a problem with the electrical box, it is easy to cause the machine to be damaged and cannot be repaired; the placement of parts and the installation process are scattered; (3) The existing refrigerator electrical boxes are large in size, which takes up a lot of space during workshop production, transportation and daily use by customers. There is even no installation space on some small machines. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a small-sized, low-cost refrigerator electrical appliance box structural component, which solves the technical problems of large electrical appliance box volume and complicated installation process.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] An electrical box structural assembly for a small, low-cost refrigerator, comprising an electrical box assembly fixedly mounted on a refrigerator body by screws, the electrical box assembly comprising an electrical box seat and an electrical box cover, wherein a control panel is mounted in the electrical box seat;

[0007] The outer periphery of the electrical box seat is provided with a plurality of box seat buckles, and the box seat buckles are provided with buckle slots;

[0008] The outer periphery of the electrical box cover is provided with a plurality of box cover clamping columns matched with the box seat buckles, and a box body clamping frame is fixedly provided on one side outer wall of the electrical box cover, and the box body clamping frame is connected with the side wall of the refrigerator box by a buckle.

[0009] Preferably, a connection box body is provided on one side of the electrical appliance box seat, and a wiring notch is provided on the connection box body.

[0010] Preferably, a supporting card plate for supporting the control board is provided on the inner side of the electrical box seat.

[0011] Preferably, the inner side wall of the electrical box seat is provided with a control board clamping column for clamping the control board.

[0012] Preferably, the inner side wall of the electrical box seat is provided with a control panel stopper for limiting the position of the control panel.

[0013] Preferably, a box seat clamping plate that matches the refrigerator body is provided on the side of the outer side wall of the electrical appliance box seat away from the connection box body.

[0014] Preferably, the cabinet bracket is provided with cabinet clamping columns, and the refrigerator cabinet is provided with clamping holes that match the cabinet clamping columns.

[0015] Preferably, the box body bracket is provided with a box cover limiting block that matches the refrigerator box body, and the box body bracket is provided with a box cover mounting plate for connecting screws.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model include: the electrical box assembly structure is highly practical and is an excellent choice for refrigerators requiring a compact structure and space constraints. It features low cost investment, a lightweight structure, simple and reliable installation, and easy disassembly without touching the box itself. It also facilitates production and operation, and relatively low production and maintenance costs, effectively controlling product costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model as a whole installed in the refrigerator body;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the electrical box assembly of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the control panel of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the electrical box seat of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the electrical box seat of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the electrical appliance box cover of the present utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 100, refrigerator body; 200, compressor base plate; 300, electrical box assembly; 400, screws; 500, control panel; 600, wire pressing block; 10, electrical box seat; 11, connecting box body; 111, wiring slot; 12, box seat clamp; 13, box seat buckle; 14, buckle slot; 15, support clamp; 16, control panel clamp column; 17, control panel stopper; 20, electrical box cover; 21, box cover clamp column; 22, box body bracket; 23, box body clamp column; 24, box cover limit block; 25, box cover mounting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] See also Figures 1-6 As shown, the utility model is a small, low-cost electrical box structural assembly for a refrigerator, including an electrical box assembly 300, which is fixedly mounted on the foam leg of the refrigerator body 100 by screws 400. A compressor base plate 200 is provided at the lower end of the refrigerator body 100. The compressor base plate 200 is used to mount the refrigerator compressor. The electrical box assembly 300 is connected to the refrigerator compressor. The electrical box assembly 300 includes an electrical box seat 10 and an electrical box cover 20. A control board 500 is installed in the electrical box seat 10.

[0027] The outer periphery of the electrical box seat 10 is provided with a plurality of box seat buckles 13, and the box seat buckles 13 are provided with buckle slots 14;

[0028] The outer periphery of the electrical box cover 20 is provided with a plurality of box cover clamping columns 21 that cooperate with the box seat clamping 13. A box body clamping bracket 22 is fixedly provided on one outer wall of the electrical box cover 20. The box body clamping bracket 22 is connected to the side wall of the refrigerator body 100 by clamping;

[0029] The electrical box cover 20 is provided with a mounting structure, and a wire pressing block 600 is installed at the mounting structure, wherein the wire pressing block 600 is located at the mounting position of the screw 400. The installation gap of the screw 400 is filled by the wire pressing block 600 to ensure the stability of the installation of the screw 40 on the electrical box assembly 300.

[0030] In an optional embodiment, a connection box body 11 is provided on one side of the electrical appliance box base 10 , and a wiring slot 111 is provided on the connection box body 11 .

[0031] It should be noted that the connection box body 11 and the electrical appliance box base 10 are integrated together, and the electrical appliance box structure is more compact, which is a very good choice for refrigerators with high space requirements.

[0032] In an optional embodiment, a supporting card plate 15 for supporting the control board 500 is provided inside the electrical box seat 10 .

[0033] It should be noted that the support card plate 15 is provided to support the installation of the control board 500 , so that the control board 500 is installed in the air in the electrical box base 10 , thereby effectively improving the heat dissipation performance of the control board 500 .

[0034] In an optional embodiment, the inner side wall of the electrical box seat 10 is provided with a control board clamping column 16 for clamping the control board 500 .

[0035] It should be noted that the provision of the control board clamping column 16 improves the installation stability of the control board 500 .

[0036] In an optional embodiment, the inner side wall of the electrical box seat 10 is provided with a control panel stopper 17 for limiting the control panel 500 .

[0037] It should be noted that the control board stopper 17 serves to limit the installation of the control board 500 , thereby improving the stability of the installation of the control board 500 .

[0038] In an optional embodiment, a box seat clamping plate 12 that cooperates with the refrigerator body 100 is provided on the side of the outer side wall of the electrical appliance box seat 10 away from the connection box body 11.

[0039] It should be noted that the provision of the box seat clamping plate 12 improves the stability of the connection between the appliance box seat 10 and the refrigerator body 100 .

[0040] In an optional embodiment, a cabinet clamping column 23 is provided on the cabinet clamping frame 22 , and a clamping hole that matches the cabinet clamping column 23 is provided on the refrigerator cabinet 100 .

[0041] It should be noted that the connection between the refrigerator body 100 and the electrical box cover 20 is achieved by providing the body clamping column 23 , so that the electrical box assembly 300 can be quickly and stably installed on the refrigerator body 100 .

[0042] In an optional embodiment, the box body bracket 22 is provided with a box cover limiting block 24 that cooperates with the refrigerator box body 100 , and the box body bracket 22 is provided with a box cover mounting plate 25 for connecting the screws 400 .

[0043] It should be noted that the box cover limit block 24 is provided to ensure the stable installation of the electrical box assembly 300 , and the box cover mounting plate 25 is provided to achieve the connection of the screws 400 , thereby improving the stability of the installation of the electrical box assembly 300 .

[0044] The working principle of the present invention is as follows: the control panel 500 is installed in the electrical box base 10. The control panel 500 and the electrical box base 10 are both designed with support plates 15, control panel clamping columns 16, and control panel stoppers 17. The control panel 500 is installed quickly, conveniently, and reliably in the electrical box base 10.

[0045] Plug the power cord connector with the wire pressing block 600 into the corresponding port in the control board 500, plug the wiring harness connector from the refrigerator box into the corresponding port in the control board 500, arrange the internal wiring of the electrical box seat 10, and assemble the electrical box cover 20 and the electrical box seat 10 together through the corresponding buckles around the box cover and the box seat; at this point, the assembly of the electrical box assembly 300 for the small low-cost refrigerator is completed; install the assembled electrical box assembly 300 on the right foam leg of the refrigerator body 100 by snap-fitting, and install the wire pressing block 600 on the wire pressing block 600 mounting structure on the electrical box cover 20;

[0046] Tighten screws 400 to secure the electrical box assembly 300, wire clamp 600, and refrigerator assembly 300 firmly. This completes the installation of the electrical box assembly 300 on the product.

[0047] The electrical box assembly 300, employing this design, is highly practical and an excellent choice for compact and space-constrained refrigerators. It offers low overall cost, a lightweight structure, simple and reliable installation, and easy disassembly without disturbing the cabinet itself. It also facilitates production and operation, and relatively low production and maintenance costs, effectively controlling product costs.

[0048] The above describes an embodiment of the present invention in detail. However, the above content is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be considered to limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. All equivalent changes and improvements made within the scope of the present invention should still fall within the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

Claims

1. A small, low-cost refrigerator electrical box structural assembly, characterized in that: The refrigerator comprises an electrical box assembly (300), wherein the electrical box assembly (300) is fixedly mounted on a refrigerator body (100) by screws (400), the electrical box assembly (300) comprises an electrical box seat (10) and an electrical box cover (20), and a control panel (500) is mounted in the electrical box seat (10); The outer periphery of the electrical appliance box seat (10) is provided with a plurality of box seat buckles (13), and the box seat buckles (13) are provided with buckle slots (14); The outer periphery of the electrical box cover (20) is provided with a plurality of box cover clamping columns (21) that cooperate with the box seat clamping buckle (13), and a box body clamping bracket (22) is fixedly provided on the outer wall of one side of the electrical box cover (20), and the box body clamping bracket (22) is connected to the side wall of the refrigerator box (100) by clamping.

2. The small-sized, low-cost refrigerator electrical box structural assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connection box body (11) is provided on one side of the electrical appliance box seat (10), and a wiring notch (111) is provided on the connection box body (11).

3. The small-sized, low-cost refrigerator electrical box structural assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A supporting card plate (15) for supporting the control board (500) is provided on the inner side of the electrical box seat (10).

4. The small-sized, low-cost refrigerator electrical box structural assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side wall of the electrical box seat (10) is provided with a control board clamping column (16) for clamping the control board (500).

5. The small-sized, low-cost refrigerator electrical box structural assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side wall of the electrical box seat (10) is provided with a control panel stopper (17) for limiting the position of the control panel (500).

6. The small-sized, low-cost refrigerator electrical box structural assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A box seat clamping plate (12) that matches the refrigerator body (100) is provided on a side of the outer side wall of the electrical appliance box seat (10) away from the connection box body (11).

7. The small-sized, low-cost refrigerator electrical box structural assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box frame (22) is provided with a box post (23), and the refrigerator box (100) is provided with a card hole that matches the box post (23).

8. The small-sized, low-cost refrigerator electrical box structural assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body bracket (22) is provided with a box cover limiting block (24) matched with the refrigerator box body (100), and the box body bracket (22) is provided with a box cover mounting plate (25) for connecting screws (400).