Refrigeration appliance

Abstract

A refrigerating appliance is in a packaging state and comprises a box body, a refrigerating device, a refrigerating device body and a refrigerating device body, and a cavity is defined in the box body; the storage device is placed in the cavity; the paper box is placed in the storage device, the paper box is directly or indirectly fixed to the inner wall of the cavity, and at least one first storage tray is contained in the paper box. The improved packaging scheme provided by the utility model has at least one of the advantages of environmental protection, high efficiency and reliability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the technical field of refrigeration appliances, and particularly to a refrigeration appliance. Background Art

[0002] In the field of refrigeration appliances, shelves are commonly installed within the compartments of refrigeration appliances (e.g., refrigerator compartments) to divide the compartment into several storage spaces and improve space utilization. During transportation, the shelves need to be secured within the compartment and additionally packaged to prevent them from unexpectedly moving within the compartment during handling, potentially impacting the door, bottle holder, or liner, causing damage.

[0003] Currently, refrigeration appliances are typically packaged and secured with expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam insulation during transportation. However, EPS is not environmentally friendly, and this packaging method requires multiple independent components to secure the shelf within the compartment, making assembly complex. If one of the independent components fails during transportation, the shelf can still wobble, potentially damaging the shelf itself or the internal compartment structure. Utility Model Content

[0004] One object of the embodiments of the present disclosure is to provide an improved refrigeration appliance.

[0005] Therefore, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a refrigeration appliance, which is in a packaged state and includes: a box body, which defines a cavity; a storage device, which is arranged in the cavity; accessories, which are configured with the refrigeration appliance; and a paper box, which is placed in the storage device, and the paper box is directly or indirectly fixed to the inner wall of the cavity, and the accessories are stored in the paper box.

[0006] Compared with the existing shelf tray packaging method using EPS, this embodiment uses a paper box for packaging, and the accessories are wrapped in the paper box as a whole. The paper box is fixed to the cavity as a whole and fixed to the inner wall of the cavity. The fixing effect is more reliable, which helps to reduce the chance of accidental movement of the accessories in the cavity. In this way, it is possible to reliably prevent the accessories from damaging the lining or inner tank of the refrigeration appliance and other components during the transportation of the refrigeration appliance. Furthermore, the paper box material is more environmentally friendly than the EPS material and can be recycled and reused. In addition, this embodiment requires less packaging material, is low-carbon, and helps to save resources and energy. Furthermore, the paper box-based packaging method allows the accessories to be assembled online as a whole, and then assembled online into the cavity of the refrigeration appliance, which helps to save online beats and improve production line efficiency.

[0007] Optionally, the accessories include one or more of at least one first storage tray, a bottle rack, an egg rack, a wine rack, an ice cube tray, a drawer cover, an external handle, a water pipe, an instruction manual, and a storage container. When the refrigeration appliance is packaged, some of the accessories can be removed and stored separately within the chamber. This helps reduce the apparent volume of the refrigeration appliance when packaged and improves space utilization within the chamber. Furthermore, using the paper box of this embodiment to package the accessories allows for more reliable storage and protection of the accessories, and also better protects the inner walls and door of the chamber from damage caused by the accessories.

[0008] Optionally, the accessory includes at least one first storage tray. Each of the at least one first storage tray comprises: a body having a first side and a second side facing each other; and a pair of supports disposed on opposite sides of the body and extending outward from the first side. The first storage tray is fully assembled when packaged, simplifying the process of switching the refrigeration appliance from packaging to use.

[0009] Optionally, the paper box contains a pair of first storage trays, with the first surface of one of the pair of first storage trays facing the first surface of the other, separated by a divider. The two first storage trays are stored within the paper box with their supports facing each other, thereby minimizing the overall volume of the paper box and fully utilizing the cavity space. Furthermore, by storing two first storage trays within a single paper box, the overall volume and weight of the paper box are kept low, making it easier to carry.

[0010] Optionally, the at least one first storage tray is four in number, and the four first storage trays are placed in pairs. The two pairs of first storage trays are arranged side by side and spaced apart along the width of the refrigeration appliance within the paper box. For each pair of first storage trays, the first surface of one of the first storage trays faces the first surface of the other of the first storage trays, and the trays are separated by a partition. Thus, a single paper box can accommodate as many first storage trays as possible, reducing the number of packages and the number of times workers have to carry the items.

[0011] Optionally, the partition adopts a honeycomb structure, thereby enhancing the supporting strength of the partition and preventing the partition from being crushed by the upper first storage tray during transportation and colliding with the lower first storage tray, causing damage.

[0012] Optionally, the height of the divider is such that the pair of first storage trays do not contact each other; and / or the pair of support members of one of the pair of first storage trays is offset from the pair of support members of the other of the pair of first storage trays; and / or the support member extends along a portion of the dimension of the body on that side, forming a gap on that side; the support member includes a first end and a second end opposite each other, the second end protruding from the first surface to a greater extent than the first end protruding from the first surface, and the second end of the pair of support members of one of the pair of first storage trays corresponds to the gap of the pair of support members of the other of the pair of first storage trays. In this way, the height after packaging can be reduced, thereby reducing the volume of the paper box.

[0013] Optionally, there are multiple paper boxes, and at least some of the multiple paper boxes are stacked in the storage device along the height direction of the refrigeration appliance, and / or at least some of the multiple paper boxes are placed in parallel in the storage device along the width direction of the refrigeration appliance. In this way, the multiple paper boxes can be flexibly placed according to the available space, making full use of the internal space of the chamber.

[0014] Optionally, adjacent cartons are connected together by fixing members, thereby the adjacent cartons are also fixedly connected to each other, which is beneficial to further improve the fixing firmness of the cartons in the chamber.

[0015] Optionally, an observation window is provided on at least one side of the paper box, and the observation window at least partially exposes the interior space of the paper box, thereby facilitating online inspection of whether any components are missing from the paper box.

[0016] Optionally, the paper box includes a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a pair of side walls, and a top wall reversibly connected to at least one of the pair of side walls. The bottom wall, front wall, rear wall, and pair of side walls collectively define an upwardly opening storage space. The top wall can open or close the opening, and the accessories enter or exit the storage space through the opening. This reduces the number of steps in the entire packaging process and simplifies the operation, thereby improving the packaging efficiency of the production line.

[0017] Optionally, the storage device is selected from at least one of a drawer and a second storage tray, and the second storage tray is fixed to the inner wall of the chamber so as to be exposed to the chamber. In this way, the paper box can be securely fixed to any storage device as needed, so that the paper box is securely supported in the chamber via the storage device, and the internal space of the chamber is effectively utilized.

[0018] Optionally, when the refrigeration appliance is in use, the first storage tray is connected to the back panel of the chamber and is adjustable in height within the chamber. Thus, the first storage tray is suitable for providing an adjustable shelf, and the user can flexibly adjust the height of the first storage tray within the chamber according to the required storage space height. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration appliance according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figures 2 to 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of a refrigeration appliance in a typical application scenario of an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the middle carton;

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a pair of first storage trays being stored in a paper box is shown;

[0023] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration appliance in a variation of the embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration appliance in another variation of the embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] In the attached figure:

[0026] 1- Refrigeration appliance; 10- Box; 101- Chamber; 101a- Side inner wall; 101b- Rear inner wall; 101c- Bottom inner wall; 101d- Top inner wall; 102- Housing; 11- Storage device; 111- Drawer; 112- Second storage shelf; 12- Paper box; 121- Observation window; 12a- Front wall; 12b- Side wall; 12c- Top wall; 122- Storage space; 13- Partition; 14- Fixing member; 15- Back panel; 1 51-U-shaped reinforcement; 152-bracket; 153-jack; 154-fixing portion; 155-air outlet; 2-first storage shelf; 21-main body; 21a-first surface; 21b-second surface; 211-frame; 22-support member; 22a-first end; 22b-second end; 221-claw; 23-vacant portion; 3-bottle rack; x-width direction of the refrigeration appliance; y-depth direction of the refrigeration appliance; z-height direction of the refrigeration appliance. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] As mentioned in the background art, existing packaging solutions for shelves (also called racks) in refrigeration appliances have many disadvantages, such as being environmentally unfriendly, complicated to assemble, and having poor reliability.

[0028] Specifically, Figure 1 For example, the adjustable shelves in the refrigeration appliance shown above are hooked to the rear wall of the compartment via claws at the rear end. They can easily fall off the rear wall due to the shaking of the refrigeration appliance during transportation. A falling shelf can strike the door, bottle holder, and liner, causing damage. Therefore, the shelves need to be packaged to secure and protect them.

[0029] At this stage, for Figure 1 There are two common packaging methods for the shelf shown: The first involves securing the shelf with a foam insert at the front, using grooves cut into the foam to secure the front trim. The second involves removing the shelf and placing it on EPS foam, specifically by placing it in a compartment and filling the space between it and the top, bottom, and side walls of the compartment with EPS foam to secure it. The first packaging method can easily cause the shelf to fall off during transport, and the claws on the shelf can rub against the brackets, causing paint to peel. The second packaging method, on the other hand, requires a large amount of EPS foam, which is not environmentally friendly.

[0030] To solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a refrigeration appliance, which is in a packaged state and includes: a box body, which defines a chamber; a storage device, which is arranged in the chamber; accessories, which are configured with the refrigeration appliance; and a paper box, which is placed in the storage device, and the paper box is directly or indirectly fixed to the inner wall of the chamber, and the accessories are stored in the paper box.

[0031] This embodiment uses a paper box for packaging, and the accessories are wrapped in the paper box as a whole. The paper box is fixed to the cavity as a whole and fixed to the wall of the cavity. The fixing effect is more reliable, which helps to reduce the chance of the accessories moving accidentally in the cavity. In this way, it is possible to reliably prevent the accessories from damaging the lining or inner liner and other components of the refrigeration appliance during transportation of the refrigeration appliance. Furthermore, the paper box material is more environmentally friendly than the EPS material and can be recycled and reused. In addition, this embodiment requires less packaging material and is low-carbon, which helps to save resources and energy. Furthermore, the paper box-based packaging method allows the accessories to be assembled online as a whole, and then assembled online into the cavity of the refrigeration appliance, which helps to save online beats and improve production line efficiency.

[0032] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure more obvious and easy to understand, specific embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a refrigeration appliance 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figures 2 to 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the refrigeration appliance 1 in a typical application scenario of the embodiment of the present disclosure. In order to more clearly show the internal structure of the refrigeration appliance 1, Figure 1 The back plate 15 is simplified in FIG. 1 , and the specific structure of the back plate 15 can be as follows Figure 4 shown.

[0034] The refrigeration appliance 1 may be a refrigerator, a freezer, a wine cabinet, etc. Figure 1Taking a refrigerator as an example, this embodiment illustrates this. For ease of presentation, in this embodiment, the width of the refrigeration appliance 1 is referred to as the x-direction, the depth as the y-direction, and the height as the z-direction. In this embodiment, the front-to-back direction refers to the y-direction and its opposite direction. The front or front side refers to the direction facing the user when the refrigeration appliance 1 is in use, and the rear or rear side refers to the direction facing away from the user when the refrigeration appliance 1 is in use.

[0035] The refrigeration appliance 1 in this embodiment is in a packaged state. Specifically, during transportation, a protective shell is typically wrapped around the refrigeration appliance 1 to provide collision protection and cushioning. Some accessories configured with the refrigeration appliance 1 may also be removed from their installation locations and placed in a dedicated box for ease of transportation. The packaged refrigeration appliance 1 cannot be used directly. After being transported to a suitable location (such as a user's home), the protective shell is removed, and the accessories are removed from the box and installed back in their corresponding installation locations. The refrigeration appliance 1 can then be put into use for the user.

[0036] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 The refrigeration appliance 1 may include a housing 10 and a door (not shown). The housing 10 defines at least one chamber 101. The door is movably connected to the front of the housing 10 to open or close at least a portion of the chamber 101. Taking a refrigerator as an example, the chamber 101 may be a freezer compartment, a refrigerator compartment, a temperature-controlled chamber, or the like. Figure 1 One of the chambers 101, such as a cold storage chamber, is shown as an example.

[0037] refer to Figures 1 to 4 The inner wall of the chamber 101 may include: a top inner wall 101d and a bottom inner wall 101c opposite to each other along the z direction, a pair of side inner walls 101a opposite to each other along the x direction, and a rear inner wall 101b. The top inner wall 101d, the bottom inner wall 101c, the pair of side inner walls 101a, and the rear inner wall 101b together form a chamber 101 that opens to the front. The user can put items into the chamber 101 from the opening, and can also take items out of the chamber 101 from the opening. Furthermore, the outer periphery of the chamber 101 may be covered with a shell 102, and an insulating space filled with insulating material is included between the shell 102 and the inner wall of the chamber 101. The insulating layer formed by the insulating space has the effect of isolating heat to ensure that the chamber 101 has a better refrigeration / freezing effect.

[0038] Furthermore, the back plate 15 may be connected to the front of the rear inner wall 101b. There is a non-zero gap between the back plate 15 and the rear inner wall 101b to form an air duct, and an air outlet 155 (such as Figure 4 In some embodiments, the back plate 15 can be made of metal. In some embodiments, the back plate 15 can also be made of non-metallic materials, such as plastic.

[0039] Further, continue to refer to Figure 1 The refrigeration appliance 1 may further include a storage device 11, which is arranged in the chamber 101. The storage device 11 may be a component that performs a storage function, such as a drawer 111, or a second storage shelf 112. In some embodiments, the drawer 111 can be pulled out of the chamber 101 or pushed back into the chamber 101. The drawer 111 is roughly box-shaped to provide storage space. The drawer 111 may have an upward opening to expose the storage space when pulled out of the chamber 101. In some embodiments, the second storage shelf 112 may be supported by a pair of support ribs and arranged in the chamber 101. The pair of support ribs are respectively arranged on a pair of side inner walls 101a. The upper surface of the second storage shelf 112 is suitable for providing storage space.

[0040] Further reference Figure 1 The refrigeration appliance 1 may further include a paper box 12, which is placed in the storage device 11, and the paper box 12 is directly or indirectly fixed to the inner wall of the chamber 101. For example, the paper box 12 can be directly fixed to at least one of the pair of side inner walls 101a. For another example, the paper box 12 can be placed on the second storage shelf 112 and fixed to the second storage shelf 112, and the second storage shelf 112 is fixed to at least one of the pair of side inner walls 101a, so that the paper box 12 is indirectly fixed to the inner wall of the chamber 10. In some embodiments, the paper box 12 can be placed in either the drawer 111 or the second storage shelf 112. For example, the paper box 12 can be placed on the upper surface of the second storage shelf 112, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown. For another example, the paper box 12 can be placed in the storage space formed by the drawer 111. Thus, the paper box 12 can be reliably fixed to any storage device 11 as needed, so that the paper box 12 can be reliably supported in the chamber 101 via the storage device 11, and the internal space of the chamber 101 can be reasonably utilized.

[0041] Furthermore, the refrigeration appliance 1 can be configured with accessories, specifically items that are configured for user use together with the refrigeration appliance 1. In some embodiments, the accessories may include one or more of the following: at least one first storage shelf 2, a bottle rack 3, an egg rack, a wine rack, an ice cube tray, a drawer cover, an external handle, a water pipe, an instruction manual, and a storage container. When the refrigeration appliance 1 is in use, the accessories can be installed in their respective installation positions in the refrigeration appliance 1 to achieve corresponding effects. For example, the bottle rack 3, the egg rack, and the wine rack can be installed on the door for storage. For another example, the first storage shelf 2 can be supported in the chamber 101 to divide the chamber 101 into multiple storage spaces. In some embodiments, the accessories can be guidance materials such as specifications, operating manuals, etc. provided to the user along with the refrigeration appliance 1, such as instructions.

[0042] When the refrigeration appliance 1 is packaged, accessories may need to be removed from their mounting locations and temporarily placed within the chamber 101. For example, the bottle rack 3 on the door occupies space when the door is closed. However, when the refrigeration appliance 1 is packaged, items such as a cardboard box 12 need to be stored within the chamber. To prevent interference between the bottle rack 3 on the door and the cardboard box 12, the bottle rack 3 can be removed from the door and placed within the cardboard box 12 for storage. Therefore, in this embodiment, using the cardboard box 12 to store accessories provides more reliable storage and protection for the accessories, and also better protects the inner walls and door of the chamber 101 from damage caused by the accessories.

[0043] Next, the following is a detailed description by taking the first storage tray 2 as an example of the accessories stored in the paper box 12 .

[0044] Furthermore, the paper box 12 contains at least one first storage tray 2, such as Figure 5 That is, in the packaged state, the first storage tray 2 is securely contained in the paper box 12 and is not directly exposed to the chamber 101. In contrast, the second storage tray 112 is not specifically packaged in a paper box, but is fixed to the inner wall of the chamber 101 so as to be exposed to the chamber 101.

[0045] In one specific implementation, continue to refer to Figure 5 For each of the at least one first storage tray 2, the first storage tray 2 may include: a body 21 having a first surface 21a and a second surface 21b opposite to each other; and a pair of support members 22, respectively arranged on opposite sides of the body 21 and extending outward from the first surface 21a.

[0046] Specifically, the body 21 can be roughly plate-shaped, with the dimensions of its first and second surfaces 21a, 21b being significantly larger than its dimensions in the thickness direction (i.e., the direction from the first surface 21a to the second surface 21b). Furthermore, a frame 211 can be provided on at least one of the two sides of the body 21 not provided with the support member 22 to protect the edge of that side. When the refrigeration appliance 1 is in use, the first storage tray 2 is positioned within the chamber 101 with the frame 211 facing forward, and the second surface 21b is adapted to provide storage space for items.

[0047] Furthermore, the support member 22 may include opposing first and second ends 22a, 22b, wherein the first end 22a may be positioned proximate to the frame 211, and the second end 22b may be provided with a latch 221. When the refrigeration appliance 1 is in use, the first storage tray 2 is connected to the back panel 15 of the chamber 101 and its placement height within the chamber 101 is adjustable. For example, the first storage tray 2 is movably plugged into the back panel 15 via the latch 221. The user can adjust the placement height of the first storage tray 2 within the chamber 101 as needed. The greater the distance between the second surface 21b and the top inner wall 101d (or another first storage tray 2) located above it, the greater the height of the storage space provided by the first storage tray 2. Thus, the first storage tray 2 is adapted to provide an adjustable shelf, allowing the user to flexibly adjust the placement height of the first storage tray 2 within the chamber 101 according to the desired storage space height. In contrast, the second storage tray 112 is always positioned in the chamber 101 , for example, supported on a pair of support ribs. When the refrigeration appliance 1 is in use, the relative height of the second storage tray 112 in the chamber 101 is not adjustable.

[0048] In some embodiments, the body 21 may be made of glass. In some embodiments, the support member 22 may be made of metal.

[0049] In some embodiments, regardless of whether the refrigeration appliance 1 is in a packaged state or in use, the pair of support members 22 are pre-fixed to the first surface 21a of the body 21, for example, by gluing. Thus, the first storage tray 2 is already fully assembled in the packaged state, simplifying the operation steps of switching the refrigeration appliance 1 from the packaged state to the use state.

[0050] In a typical application scenario, part of the assembly process of the refrigeration appliance 1 on the production line may include: Figure 2 Multiple U-shaped reinforcements 151 are connected to the rear inner wall 101b. For each of the multiple U-shaped reinforcements 151, two parallel arms of the U-shaped reinforcement 151 are located within the thermal insulation layer and are connected and fixed to the thermal insulation layer via foamed thermal insulation material. The bottom surface of the U-shaped reinforcement 151 forms part of the rear inner wall 101b. The U-shaped reinforcement 151 can be made of metal. Figure 2 Three U-shaped reinforcements 151 are used as an example for exemplary display. In actual applications, the specific number of U-shaped reinforcements 151 can be adjusted as needed.

[0051] Furthermore, the bracket 152 is fixed to the U-shaped reinforcement 151 by screws, as shown in FIG. Figure 3As shown, the bracket 152 can be provided with multiple sockets 153, which are spaced apart along the z-direction on the U-shaped reinforcement member 151. Taking the example of three brackets 152 spaced apart along the x-direction, the brackets 152 on the left and right sides each have a row of sockets 153 spaced apart along the z-direction, while the bracket 152 in the middle has two rows of sockets 153 spaced apart along the x-direction. Of the two rows of sockets 153, the left row of sockets 153 corresponds one-to-one with the row of sockets 153 on the left bracket 152, and the right row of sockets 153 corresponds one-to-one with the row of sockets 153 on the right bracket 152.

[0052] Further, refer to Figure 4 The back panel 15 is mounted on the rear inner wall 101b via the fixing portion 154. An opening is provided at the corresponding position of the back panel 15 to expose at least the area where the insertion hole 153 on the bracket 152 is located, so as to facilitate the subsequent direct insertion of the first storage tray 2. The fixing portion 154 can be, for example, a screw.

[0053] Further, in the assembly Figure 4 After the refrigeration appliance 1 is assembled, the second shelf 112 and the two drawers 111 can be fixed to the inner wall of the chamber 101. Figure 5 The pair of first storage trays 2 shown are packed into a paper box 12, and then the paper box 12 is fixed to the upper surface of the second storage tray 112, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 shown.

[0054] After the refrigeration appliance 1 is delivered to the user's home, the installer can unpack the refrigeration appliance 1, open the door to expose the chamber 101, and remove the paper box 12. The paper box 12 is then opened to remove the pair of first storage trays 2. The claws 221 of the pair of first storage trays 2 are inserted into the corresponding receptacles 153, respectively, to secure the pair of first storage trays 2 to the appropriate height on the back panel 15.

[0055] by Figure 4 Taking the arrangement of the brackets 152 and the sockets 153 shown as an example, the sockets 153 on the left bracket 152 and the sockets 153 on the left side of the middle bracket 152 cooperate to allow the first storage shelf 2 to be plugged in, and the sockets 153 on the right bracket 152 and the sockets 153 on the right side of the middle bracket 152 cooperate to allow the first storage shelf 2 to be plugged in. In other words, two rows of first storage shelves 2 can be set up side by side along the x direction in the chamber 101, and the specific number of first storage shelves 2 set up in each row can be set according to user needs. Figure 1As shown, a paper box 12 is fixed in the chamber 101. For example, the paper box 12 contains a pair of first storage shelves 2. The pair of first storage shelves 2 can be set up in the chamber 101 on the left and the right as needed, or can be set up one above and one below on the left half or the right half of the chamber 101 as needed.

[0056] In one specific implementation, reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The paper box 12 can accommodate a pair of first storage trays 2, with the first surface 21a of one of the pair of first storage trays 2 facing the first surface 21a of the other and separated by a partition 13. Specifically, the pair of first storage trays 2 are stored in the paper box 12 with the support members 22 facing each other and spaced apart in the vertical direction along the z direction. The preassembled parts (such as Figure 6 As shown, a pair of first storage trays 2 and a divider 13 can form a relatively regular hexahedron, thereby minimizing the overall volume of the paper box 12 and fully utilizing the space of the chamber 101. Furthermore, a single paper box 12 can accommodate two first storage trays 2, keeping the volume and weight of the entire paper box 12 low, making it easy to carry.

[0057] In a variation, the number of at least one first storage shelf 2 stored in a single paper box 12 can be four, and the four first storage shelves 2 are placed in pairs, and the two pairs of first storage shelves 2 are stored in the paper box 12 in parallel and at intervals along the width direction (for example, the x direction) of the refrigeration appliance 1.

[0058] Specifically, the length of the paper box 12 along the x direction in this variation can be Figure 1 and Figure 5 The paper box 12 is twice as large as that shown, so that two pairs of first storage trays 2 can be stored at one time. Further, for each pair of first storage trays 2, the first surface 21a of one of the pair of first storage trays 2 faces the first surface 21a of the other and is separated by a partition 13, as shown in FIG. Figure 6 shown.

[0059] Furthermore, the two pairs of first storage trays 2 are placed side by side in a plane perpendicular to the z-direction to conserve vertical space within the chamber 101. A spacer such as a pad can be placed between the two pairs of first storage trays 2 to prevent them from unexpectedly moving within the paper box 12 and colliding with each other during transportation of the refrigeration appliance 1. Alternatively, a partition can be pre-installed in the middle of the paper box 12 along the x-direction to separate the two pairs of first storage trays 2.

[0060] Thus, a single paper box 12 can accommodate as many first storage trays 2 as possible, reducing the number of packages and facilitating lowering the number of times workers have to carry out the operations.

[0061] In practical applications, the size of the paper box 12 and the number of pairs of first storage trays 2 that can be accommodated side by side in a single paper box 12 can be reasonably designed based on the dimensions of the chamber 101 in the x- and y-directions and the dimensions of the first surface 21a of a single first storage tray 2. For example, assuming that the dimension of the first surface 21a along the x-direction is approximately one-third of the dimension of the chamber 101 along the x-direction, the dimension of the paper box 12 along the x-direction can be designed to be substantially equal to the dimension of the chamber 101 along the x-direction, and three pairs of first storage trays 2 can be accommodated side by side in the paper box 12.

[0062] In one embodiment, the divider 13 can employ a honeycomb structure. Specifically, the axial direction of each honeycomb-shaped cell in the honeycomb structure is parallel to the z-direction, providing reliable support in the z-direction. This enhances the support strength of the divider 13 and prevents the divider 13 from being crushed by the upper first storage tray 2 during transportation, resulting in collision and damage.

[0063] In one embodiment, the height of the partition 13 is such that the pair of first storage trays 2 do not touch each other. Figure 6 The height of the divider 13 is suitable for ensuring a non-zero gap between two opposing supports 22. In other words, the height of the divider 13 along the z-direction is no less than twice the height of the supports 22 along the z-direction. In some embodiments, the height of the divider 13 is at least no less than the height of the second end 22b. This prevents damage to the supports 22 from colliding with each other during transportation of the refrigeration appliance 1.

[0064] In a specific implementation, the pair of support members 22 of one of the pair of first storage trays 2 and the pair of support members 22 of the other one of the pair of first storage trays 2 may be staggered.

[0065] Specifically, the staggered placement may include that the pair of support members 22 of one of the pair of first storage shelves 2 and the pair of support members 22 of the other one are located on the same side, but the ends of the upper and lower support members 22 on the same side face opposite directions. Figure 6 The first end 22a of the support member 22 of the upper first storage shelf 2 is closer to the second end 22b of the support member 22 of the lower first storage shelf 2. Similarly, the second end 22b of the support member 22 of the upper first storage shelf 2 is closer to the first end 22a of the support member 22 of the lower first storage shelf 2.

[0066] Further reference Figure 5 and Figure 6The support member 22 extends along the partial dimension of the body 21 on the side thereof and forms a gap 23 on the side thereof. The second end 22b protrudes from the first surface 21a to a greater extent than the first end 22a protrudes from the first surface 21a. The second end 22b of the pair of support members 22 of one of the pair of first storage trays 2 corresponds to the gap 23 of the other pair of support members 22. In other words, the pair of first storage trays 2 are in the following position: Figure 6 In the stowed state shown, the projections of the two support members 22 on the same side in the direction from the first end 22a to the second end 22b at least partially overlap.

[0067] As a result, the height after packaging can be reduced and the volume of the paper box 12 can be reduced.

[0068] In a variation, the staggered placement may also include that the pair of support members 22 of one of the pair of first storage shelves 2 and the pair of support members 22 of the other one of the pair of first storage shelves 2 are located on different sides. Figure 6 The first storage tray 2 on the upper side of the middle portion can be rotated 90 degrees within the plane of the first surface 21a and then stored in the paper box 12. In this case, the pair of support members 22 of the upper first storage tray 2 are respectively located between the pair of support members 22 of the lower first storage tray 2. As a result, the overall height of the paper box 12 can be further reduced.

[0069] In some embodiments, the body 21 is preferably square in shape.

[0070] In one specific implementation, there can be multiple paper boxes 12, and multiple paper boxes 12 can be arranged side by side in the chamber 101 along the x-direction and / or the z-direction and placed in the same or different storage devices 11. Specifically, the number of paper boxes 12 can be determined based on the number of first storage trays 2 required to be configured in the refrigeration appliance 1 and the number of first storage trays 2 that can be accommodated by a single paper box 12.

[0071] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the plurality of paper boxes 12 are stacked on the surface of the storage device 11 along the height direction (eg, z direction) of the refrigeration appliance 1. Figure 8 , three paper boxes 12 can be stacked along the z direction on the upper surface of the second storage tray 112. Further, the three paper boxes 12 can be stacked against the right half area of ​​the chamber 101 to make room for the left half area of ​​the chamber 101.

[0072] Continue to refer Figure 8 The left half of chamber 101 can be left empty to accommodate other components of refrigeration appliance 1. For example, area A in the upper left corner of chamber 101 can be used to house an ice maker. Another example is area B in the lower left corner of chamber 101 can be used to house a storage container. When refrigeration appliance 1 is in use, the storage container can hold water for the ice maker to make ice and cool water.

[0073] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the plurality of paper boxes 12 can be placed side by side on the surface of the storage device 11 along the width direction (eg, x direction) of the refrigeration appliance 1. Figure 7 The two paper boxes 12 can be placed side by side along the x direction on the upper surface of the second storage tray 112. In this way, the space above the chamber 101 can be vacated to place other components of the refrigeration appliance 1. The other components can be, for example, an ice maker.

[0074] Thus, the plurality of paper boxes 12 can be flexibly placed according to the size of the available space, making full use of the internal space of the cavity 101 .

[0075] In a specific embodiment, in addition to using the paper box 12 to package and store the first storage tray 2, the packaged refrigeration appliance 1 described in this embodiment can also use the paper box 12 to package and store other components of the refrigeration appliance 1. In this way, a more environmentally friendly and efficient packaging method can be used to store the accessories of the refrigeration appliance 1, and the internal space of the chamber 101 can be reasonably utilized to ensure that each component is securely fixed in the chamber 101.

[0076] For example, continue to refer to Figure 8 , in the three paper boxes 12 stacked in the right half of the chamber 101 along the z-direction, the two same-sized paper boxes 12 at the bottom can each accommodate a pair of first storage trays 2, and the paper box 12 at the top can accommodate a bottle rack 3. When the refrigeration appliance 1 is in use, the bottle rack 3 can be installed on the door for storage. When the refrigeration appliance 1 is in the packaged state, the bottle rack 3 can be removed from the door and placed in the paper boxes 12, which are stacked and fixed to the inner wall of the chamber 101. As a result, there is no additional protruding structure on the door of the refrigeration appliance 1 in the packaged state, so that more space inside the chamber 101 can be released for placing paper boxes 12.

[0077] In some embodiments, a single paper box 12 can contain different types of accessories. Figure 8 Among the three stacked paper boxes 12, the top paper box 12 with the largest height can simultaneously accommodate the first storage shelf 2 and the bottle rack 3. Thus, packaging materials can be further saved, and resources and energy can be saved.

[0078] In one embodiment, adjacent cartons 12 may be connected together by a fixing member 14. The fixing member 14 may be, for example, an adhesive tape. Figure 7 , two paper boxes 12 placed side by side along the x direction can be connected together by adhesive tape. Figure 7Among the three paper boxes 12 stacked along the z direction, two adjacent paper boxes 12 are also connected together by adhesive tape. Thus, the adjacent paper boxes 12 are also fixedly connected to each other, which is beneficial to further improve the fixing firmness of the paper boxes 12 in the chamber 101.

[0079] In some embodiments, notches and tabs may be provided on the facing surfaces of adjacent paper boxes 12, and the notches and tabs may be locked together to function as the fixing members 14. Thus, adjacent paper boxes 12 may be connected together without the need for additional components.

[0080] In one embodiment, the paper box 12 may be made of corrugated paper.

[0081] In one specific implementation, continue to refer to Figure 5 The paper box 12 may include a bottom wall, a front wall 12a, a rear wall, a pair of side walls 12b, and a top wall 12c that is flippably connected to at least one of the pair of side walls 12b. The bottom wall, the front wall 12a, the rear wall, and the pair of side walls 12b together form a storage space 122 that opens upward. The top wall 12c can open or close the opening, and at least one first storage tray 1 enters or leaves the storage space 122 from the opening.

[0082] Specifically, the front wall 12a and the rear wall may also be reversibly connected to the top wall 12c, thereby providing double covering at the opening and improving the sealing reliability of the opening.

[0083] During packaging, place one first storage tray 2 into the storage space 122 with its second surface 21b facing downward, with the second surface 21b in surface contact with the bottom wall. Then, place the divider 13 into the storage space 122, with the divider 13 positioned on the first surface 21a of the already placed first storage tray 2. Next, place another first storage tray 2 into the storage space 122 with its first surface 21 facing downward and the second ends 22b of its pair of support members 22 facing the corresponding gaps 23 of the already placed first storage tray 2. Finally, close the top wall 12c and seal the gap between the opposing top walls 12c with tape.

[0084] As a result, the entire packaging process has fewer steps and simpler operations, which is conducive to improving the packaging efficiency of the production line.

[0085] In a variation, the top wall 12c and the pair of side walls 12b of the paper box 12 can be integrated, and the front wall 12a can be flipped and connected to one of the pair of side walls 12b. Accordingly, the storage space 122 has a front opening. When packaging, the pair of first storage trays 2 and the partition 13 can be pre-assembled as follows. Figure 6 The package is then placed together into the receiving space 122 through the opening, and the front wall 12a is finally closed to complete the packaging.

[0086] In one specific implementation, continue to refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 At least one side of the paper box 12 may be provided with an observation window 121, which at least partially exposes the interior space of the paper box 12. For example, the observation windows 121 may be provided on both of the side walls 12b. For another example, the observation windows 121 may also be provided on the front wall 12a and / or the rear wall. This facilitates online inspection of whether there are any missing components in the paper box 12.

[0087] In some embodiments, after the paper box 12 is fixed to the inner wall of the chamber 101, the observation window 121 is arranged to face forward and is visible to the outside. For example, the pair of side walls 12b can each be provided with an observation window 121, so that when either side wall 12b is placed against the back plate 15 on the second storage tray 112, the other side wall 12b is located at the front side of the chamber 101, and the corresponding observation window 121 is also exposed at the opening of the chamber 101 for easy viewing.

[0088] In some embodiments, the paper box 12 can be placed in the drawer 111, and accordingly, an observation window 121 can be opened on the top wall 12c. Thus, the storage situation in the paper box 12 can be conveniently observed from above without taking the paper box 12 out of the drawer 111.

[0089] In some embodiments, the wall where the observation window 121 is provided can be determined based on the placement of the support member 22 in the storage space 122. For example, assuming that the support member 22 is placed near the side wall 12b in the storage space 122, the observation window 121 can be provided on the side wall 12b.

[0090] Furthermore, the position of the observation window 121 is used to expose at least a portion of the second end 22b of the support member 22. This allows workers to easily check the storage status of the first storage tray 2 in the paper box 12, especially to check whether the claw 221 area, which is more prone to collision due to its shape and structure, is dented.

[0091] In one embodiment, the paper box 12 can be directly fixed to at least one of the pair of side inner walls 101a of the chamber 101 by the fixing member 14. Figure 7 In addition to being connected together by adhesive tape, the two paper boxes 12 arranged side by side along the x direction are also connected to the adjacent inner side walls 101a by adhesive tape.

[0092] In a specific implementation, the paper box 12 can be fixed to the storage device 11 by the fixing member 14, and the storage device 11 is fixed in the chamber 101 by the fixing member 14. Figure 1The drawer 111 is connected to the second storage tray 112 via adhesive tape. The drawer 111 is also secured to the bottom inner wall 101c via adhesive tape. The second storage tray 112 is also secured to the side inner wall 101a of the chamber 101 via adhesive tape. Furthermore, the paper box 12 is secured to the second storage tray 112 via adhesive tape on one side along the x-direction, and secured to the adjacent side inner wall 101a on the other side opposite to the paper box 12 along the x-direction via adhesive tape.

[0093] From the above, this embodiment adopts the paper box 12 for packaging, and the accessories are wrapped in the paper box 12 as a whole. The paper box 12 is fixed to the chamber 101 as a whole and fixed to the inner wall of the chamber 101. The fixing effect is more reliable, which is conducive to reducing the probability of the accessories moving accidentally in the chamber 101. In this way, it is possible to reliably prevent the accessories from damaging the lining or inner liner and other components of the refrigeration appliance 1 during transportation of the refrigeration appliance 1. Furthermore, the material of the paper box 12 is more environmentally friendly than the EPS material and can be recycled and reused. In addition, this embodiment requires less packaging material, is low-carbon, and is conducive to saving resources and energy. Furthermore, the packaging method based on the paper box 12 allows the accessories to be assembled online as a whole, and then assembled online into the chamber 101 of the refrigeration appliance 1, which is conducive to saving online beats and improving production line production efficiency.

[0094] Although specific embodiments have been described above, these embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, even when only a single embodiment is described with respect to specific features. The feature examples provided in this disclosure are intended to be illustrative, not limiting, unless otherwise stated. In specific implementations, the technical features of one or more dependent claims may be combined with the technical features of the independent claim, and the technical features of the corresponding independent claim may be derived in any appropriate manner, rather than solely through the specific combinations listed in the claims.

[0095] Although the present disclosure is disclosed as above, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present disclosure should be based on the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A refrigeration appliance, wherein the refrigeration appliance is in a packaged state, characterized in that: The refrigeration appliance comprises: A housing (10), wherein the housing (10) defines a chamber (101); A storage device (11) is disposed in the chamber (101); Accessories, provided with the refrigeration appliance; A paper box (12) is placed in the storage device (11), the paper box (12) is directly or indirectly fixed to the inner wall of the chamber (101), and the accessories are stored in the paper box (12).

2. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The accessories include one or more of at least one first storage tray (2), a bottle rack (3), an egg rack, a wine rack, an ice cube tray, a drawer cover, an external handle, a water pipe, an instruction manual, and a storage container.

3. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The accessory comprises at least one first storage shelf (2), and for each first storage shelf (2) of the at least one first storage shelf (2), the first storage shelf (2) comprises: A body (21) having a first surface (21a) and a second surface (21b) opposite to each other; A pair of support members (22) are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the body (21) and extend outward from the first surface (21a).

4. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pair of first storage trays (2) are accommodated in the paper box (12), wherein the first surface (21a) of one of the pair of first storage trays (2) faces the first surface (21a) of the other and is separated by a separator (13).

5. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of the at least one first storage shelf (2) is four, and the four first storage shelves (2) are placed in pairs. The two pairs of first storage shelves (2) are arranged side by side and stored in the paper box (12) at intervals along the width direction of the refrigeration appliance. For each pair of first storage shelves (2), the first surface (21a) of one of the pair of first storage shelves (2) faces the first surface (21a) of the other and is separated by a partition (13).

6. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: The separator (13) adopts a honeycomb structure; and / or The height of the partition (13) is used to prevent the pair of first storage trays (2) from contacting each other; and / or The pair of support members (22) of one of the pair of first storage shelves (2) and the pair of support members (22) of the other one of the pair of first storage shelves (2) are staggered; and / or The support member (22) extends along a partial dimension of the body (21) on the side thereof to form a vacant portion (23) on the side thereof; the support member (22) comprises a first end (22a) and a second end (22b) opposite to each other; the second end (22b) protrudes from the first surface (21a) to a greater extent than the first end (22a) protrudes from the first surface (21a); ​​the second end (22b) of the pair of support members (22) of one of the pair of first storage trays (2) corresponds to the vacant portion (23) of the other pair of support members (22).

7. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple paper boxes (12), and at least a portion of the multiple paper boxes (12) are stacked on the storage device (11) along the height direction of the refrigeration appliance, and / or at least a portion of the multiple paper boxes (12) are placed side by side on the storage device (11) along the width direction of the refrigeration appliance.

8. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 7, characterized in that: Adjacent paper boxes (12) are connected together via fixing members (14).

9. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: An observation window (121) is provided on at least one side of the paper box (12), and the observation window (121) at least partially exposes the internal space of the paper box (12).

10. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The paper box (12) comprises a bottom wall, a front wall (12a), a rear wall, a pair of side walls (12b), and a top wall (12c) reversibly connected to at least one of the pair of side walls (12b); the bottom wall, the front wall (12a), the rear wall, and the pair of side walls (12b) together form a storage space (122) opening upward; the top wall (12c) is capable of opening or closing the opening; and the accessory enters or leaves the storage space (122) from the opening.

11. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage device (11) is selected from at least one of a drawer (111) and a second storage shelf (112), and the second storage shelf (112) is fixed to the inner wall of the chamber (101) so as to be exposed to the chamber (101).

12. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that The accessory comprises at least one first storage shelf (2); when the refrigeration appliance is in use, the first storage shelf (2) is connected to the back panel (15) of the chamber (101) and its placement height in the chamber (101) is adjustable.

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