Refrigerator

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, in particular to a refrigerator. According to the refrigerator, the unfreezing drawer is arranged to form the unfreezing cavity so as to contain unfrozen objects; and the unfreezing device is arranged to unfreeze the unfrozen objects, and the unfreezing cavity is cleaned. Wherein the unfreezing device is provided with a water storage box and an atomizer, a water inlet mechanism is arranged to feed water into a water storage cavity, and the water in the water storage box is atomized by the atomizer to unfreeze unfrozen articles. The overflow structure is arranged in the water storage box, so that water in the water storage box can overflow into the unfreezing cavity through the overflow structure to clean the unfreezing cavity; and by arranging a drainage mechanism, liquid in the thawing cavity is drained. Therefore, the unfreezing cavity can be automatically cleaned, the drawer does not need to be disassembled, the operation is simple and convenient, and the sanitation of the unfreezing drawer is ensured; the water inlet mechanism and the overflow structure of the water storage box are used for feeding water into the unfreezing cavity, an additional water inlet structure is not needed, and the structure of the unfreezing device is simplified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and in particular to a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, people have put forward better requirements for the functions of refrigerators. They require refrigerators not only to have freezing functions, but also to have defrosting functions.

[0003] In related art, refrigerators are typically equipped with a defrost drawer where items are thawed. Typically, this drawer contains a thawing tray, which not only uses the temperature difference between the tray and the frozen items to thaw the frozen items, but also temporarily stores condensed water produced during thawing. If the thawing item is meat, blood will be produced during the thawing process. After thawing is complete, the tray and the thawed items are usually removed and cleaned.

[0004] However, stains such as blood are unavoidable on the defrosting drawer, and the blood in the defrosting tray sometimes overflows into the defrosting drawer. The defrosting drawer is cumbersome to disassemble and clean, which affects the hygiene of the refrigerator. Utility Model Content

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides a refrigerator that not only has a defrosting function but can also automatically clean the thawing chamber after thawing.

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a refrigerator, comprising:

[0007] The box body is constructed to form a storage compartment;

[0008] a thawing drawer, mounted on the box body, wherein at least a portion of the thawing drawer is located in the storage compartment; the thawing drawer is structured to form a thawing cavity for accommodating thawing items;

[0009] Defrosting device, comprising:

[0010] A water storage box is constructed to form a water storage cavity; the water storage box is equipped with an atomizer, and the atomizer is configured to generate water mist for at least thawing;

[0011] a water inlet mechanism, connected to the water storage chamber and supplying water to the water storage chamber;

[0012] a drainage mechanism, connected to the thawing chamber; the drainage mechanism is used to drain the liquid in the thawing chamber;

[0013] Wherein, the water storage box is provided with an overflow structure, which connects the water storage cavity and the thawing cavity; the overflow structure is configured to overflow the water in the water storage cavity into the thawing cavity.

[0014] The refrigerator of the embodiment of the present application is provided with a thawing drawer structure to form a thawing chamber to accommodate thawing items; a thawing device is provided to thaw the thawing items and clean the thawing chamber. The thawing device is provided with a water storage box and an atomizer. A water inlet mechanism is provided to allow water to enter the water storage chamber, and the atomizer is used to atomize the water in the water storage box to thaw the thawing items. By providing an overflow structure in the water storage box, the water in the water storage box can overflow into the thawing chamber through the overflow structure to clean the thawing chamber; and a drainage mechanism is provided to drain the liquid in the thawing chamber. In this way, the thawing chamber can be automatically cleaned without disassembling the drawer, which is simple and convenient to operate and helps to ensure the hygiene of the thawing drawer. Moreover, by using the water inlet mechanism and overflow structure of the water storage box to let water into the thawing chamber, there is no need to provide an additional water inlet structure, which helps to simplify the structure of the thawing device. In addition, the thawing device of the embodiment of the present application has a modular structure and flexible application scenarios.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, the water storage box is connected to a support arm, which is located above the thawing chamber; and the support arm is provided with the overflow structure.

[0016] The water storage box of the embodiment of the present application is connected to the support arm, and an overflow structure is provided on the support arm, so that the overflow structure can be kept away from the bottom wall of the water storage box, thereby reducing the flow of water along the bottom wall of the water storage box when the overflow structure overflows, and reducing the impact of the atomizer, gas drive device and electrical structure provided on the bottom wall of the water storage box, which is beneficial to improving the safety and reliability of the use of the water storage box.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, an overflow port is provided on the water storage box, and the overflow port connects the water storage cavity and the overflow structure.

[0018] In the embodiment of the present application, an overflow port is provided on the water storage box to connect the water outlet cavity and the overflow structure, so that the structure of the water storage box is simple and there is no need to provide a complex connection structure.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present application, the overflow structure includes an overflow channel provided on the support arm, and the overflow channel extends along the length direction of the support arm;

[0020] Along the extending direction of the overflow channel away from the water storage box, the bottom wall of the overflow channel is inclined downward.

[0021] The overflow channel of the embodiment of the present application is connected to the overflow port, and the overflow channel extends along the length direction of the support arm, so that the water outlet end of the overflow channel is away from the bottom wall of the water storage box, reducing the impact of the overflow water flow on the electrical structure on the bottom wall of the water storage box.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present application, the thawing drawer is structured to form a drain port, which is communicated with the thawing chamber;

[0023] The drainage mechanism comprises:

[0024] a drain pipe, the drain pipe being connected to the drain outlet;

[0025] A drainage pump is connected to the drainage pipe.

[0026] The drainage mechanism of the embodiment of the present application is connected to the drain port on the thawing drawer by setting a drain pipe, which is used to drain the liquid in the thawing chamber; a drainage pump is set to provide power for draining the liquid in the thawing chamber, thereby increasing the drainage speed of the liquid.

[0027] In some embodiments of the present application, the thawing drawer includes an inclined bottom plate, wherein the inclined bottom plate has a lower end and a higher end opposite to each other along an inclined direction;

[0028] The drain outlet is provided at the lower end of the inclined bottom plate;

[0029] The overflow structure is located above the high end of the inclined bottom plate.

[0030] The defrost drawer of this embodiment is provided with an inclined bottom plate, with the drain port located at the lower end of the inclined bottom plate, facilitating the collection and drainage of wash water. This reduces the risk of wash water accumulating within the defrost drawer and affecting its hygiene. The overflow structure is located above the upper end of the inclined bottom plate, facilitating the impact of wash water on the wash plate, thereby improving cleaning efficiency.

[0031] In some embodiments of the present application, the storage compartment includes a refrigeration compartment and a thawing compartment, and the thawing drawer is installed in the thawing compartment;

[0032] The refrigerator further includes a refrigeration system configured to provide cold air to the refrigeration compartment; the thawing compartment is not connected to the refrigeration compartment, so that the cold air generated by the refrigeration system is isolated from the thawing compartment.

[0033] In the embodiment of the present application, the thawing compartment is isolated from the cold air generated by the refrigeration system, preventing the cold air from entering the thawing compartment. Thus, the thawing compartment functions as a room-temperature storage compartment when not thawing. A thawing drawer is located within the thawing compartment. When the thawing drawer is not thawing, the thawing chamber maintains room temperature, which is higher than the temperature of the frozen product, facilitating thawing of the frozen product.

[0034] In some embodiments of the present application, the box body includes a thawing box liner, and the thawing box liner is structured to form the thawing compartment;

[0035] The water storage box is fixed to the top wall of the thawing box.

[0036] In the embodiment of the present application, the thawing compartment is constructed as a separate thawing chamber, reducing the refrigeration system's impact on the thawing compartment's temperature and improving the thawing rate. The water storage box is fixed to the top wall of the thawing chamber. This arrangement allows the overflow structure to directly overflow into the thawing chamber, eliminating the need for additional communication structures and simplifying the thawing device's structure. Furthermore, the water storage box's attachment to the top wall of the thawing chamber does not interfere with the movement of the thawing drawer, further simplifying the thawing device's structure. This attachment reduces the volume of the thawing chamber occupied by the water storage box.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present application, the thawing device further includes a heater, which is installed in the water storage chamber and is configured to heat the water in the water storage chamber.

[0038] The thawing device of the embodiment of the present application heats the water in the water storage chamber by setting a heater, which can not only make the atomizer spray out hot water mist to increase the thawing rate; it can also heat the water overflowing into the thawing chamber and use the hot water to clean the thawing chamber, which is beneficial to improve the cleanliness of the thawing chamber.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present application, the thawing device further includes a gas driving device, which is disposed in the thawing chamber and configured to drive the water mist generated by the atomizer to flow in the thawing chamber.

[0040] The thawing device of the embodiment of the present application is provided with a gas drive device to drive the water mist generated by the atomizer to flow in the thawing chamber, thereby causing the water mist on the surface of the thawed items to flow, continuously heating the thawed items to achieve thawing.

[0041] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a refrigerator, comprising:

[0042] The box body is constructed to form a storage compartment;

[0043] a thawing drawer, detachably mounted on the box body, at least a portion of which is located in the storage compartment; the thawing drawer is configured to form a thawing cavity for accommodating thawing items;

[0044] Defrosting device, comprising:

[0045] A water storage box is constructed to form a water storage cavity; an atomizer is mounted on the water storage box, and the atomizer is configured to generate water mist for at least thawing;

[0046] a water inlet mechanism, connected to the thawing chamber; the water inlet mechanism is configured to let water into the thawing chamber;

[0047] A drainage mechanism is connected to the thawing chamber; the drainage mechanism is used to discharge the liquid in the thawing chamber to the outside of the box;

[0048] When the thawing chamber meets a cleaning trigger condition, the water inlet mechanism is configured to let water into the thawing chamber, and the drainage mechanism is configured to drain the liquid in the thawing chamber.

[0049] The refrigerator of the embodiment of the present application is provided with a thawing drawer structure to form a thawing chamber to accommodate thawing items; and a thawing device is provided to thaw the thawing items and clean the thawing chamber. The thawing device is provided with a water storage box and an atomizer, and the atomizer is used to atomize the water in the water storage box to thaw the thawing items. The thawing chamber is cleaned by using a water inlet mechanism to let water in; and the liquid in the thawing chamber is discharged by providing a drainage mechanism. In this way, the thawing chamber can be automatically cleaned without disassembling the drawer, and the operation is simple and convenient, which is conducive to ensuring the hygiene of the thawing drawer; moreover, the thawing device of the embodiment of the present application is a modular structure with flexible application scenarios. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0050] In order to more clearly illustrate the implementation methods in the embodiments of the present application or related technologies, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or related technology descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0051] Figure 1 A front view of a refrigerator provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0052] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator provided in some other embodiments of the present application;

[0053] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a thawing device and a thawing drawer provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0054] Figure 4 An exploded view of a thawing device and a thawing drawer provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0055] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a water storage box provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0056] Figure 6 A bottom view of a water storage box provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0057] Figure 7 for Figure 6 BB cross-sectional view in;

[0058] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a water storage box provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0059] Figure 9A top view of a water storage box provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0060] Figure 10 for Figure 1 AA section view in;

[0061] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the use scenario of the refrigerator provided in some embodiments of the present application.

[0062] Description of reference numerals:

[0063] 10: cabinet; 20: refrigerator;

[0064] 100: box body; 110: storage compartment; 111: refrigeration compartment; 112: thawing compartment; 1121: thawing chamber; 1122: top wall;

[0065] 200: door body;

[0066] 300: Defrosting drawer; 301: Defrosting chamber; 310: Drain outlet; 320: Inclined bottom plate; 330: Side panel; 340: Outer cover; 350: Drain tray; 360: Defrosting tray;

[0067] 400: thawing device; 410: water storage box; 411: water storage chamber; 412: support arm; 413: rib; 414: overflow port; 415: water inlet; 420: atomizer; 430: water inlet mechanism; 431: water inlet pipe; 432: water inlet pump; 440: drainage mechanism; 441: drainage pipe; 442: drainage pump; 450: overflow structure; 451: overflow channel; 452: overflow hole; 460: heater; 470: gas drive device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0068] In order to make the purpose, implementation mode and advantages of the present application clearer, the exemplary implementation mode of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the exemplary embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described exemplary embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments.

[0069] It should be noted that the brief descriptions of terms in this application are only for the purpose of facilitating the understanding of the embodiments described below, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. Unless otherwise specified, these terms should be understood according to their ordinary and usual meanings.

[0070] In addition, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" and any variations thereof are intended to cover but not exclude inclusion, for example, a product or device comprising a list of components is not necessarily limited to those components expressly listed but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such product or device.

[0071] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0072] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. Throughout this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0073] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0074] In daily life, people generally thaw frozen items, such as frozen meat, by thawing in running water, immersing in still water, or thawing by microwave heating, etc. However, these thawing methods are inefficient.

[0075] In related art, refrigerators are typically equipped with a defrost drawer where items are thawed. Typically, this drawer contains a thawing tray, which not only uses the temperature difference between the tray and the frozen items to thaw the frozen items, but also temporarily stores condensed water produced during thawing. If the thawing item is meat, blood will be produced during the thawing process. After thawing is complete, the tray and the thawed items are usually removed and cleaned.

[0076] However, stains such as blood are unavoidable on the defrosting drawer. For example, blood in the defrosting tray may overflow into the defrosting drawer. Another example is that the defrosting drawer may be bumped when taking out defrosted items. The defrosting drawer is cumbersome to disassemble and clean, affecting the hygiene of the refrigerator.

[0077] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application provides a refrigerator, in which a thawing device is built into a drawer. The thawing device can not only thaw items in the thawing cavity, but also clean the drawer cavity after thawing.

[0078] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0079] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 Some embodiments of the present application provide a refrigerator, which may include a cabinet 100. The cabinet 100 is configured to form a storage compartment 110 for storing items.

[0080] The box body 100 may include a box liner and a box shell. The box liner may be configured with a storage compartment 110. The box shell may be connected to the outside of the box liner to form the appearance of a refrigerator.

[0081] The cabinet 100 may further include a cabinet heat insulation layer, which may be disposed between the cabinet liner and the cabinet shell. The cabinet heat insulation layer can insulate the storage compartment 110 to minimize heat exchange between the storage compartment 110 and the outside of the refrigerator, thereby ensuring the refrigeration effect of the refrigerator.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present application, there may be multiple storage compartments 110, and at least one of the multiple storage compartments 110 may be configured as a refrigerator compartment. The internal temperature of the refrigerator compartment may be maintained between approximately 0°C and 5°C, storing items in a refrigerated mode. At least one of the multiple storage compartments 110 may be configured as a freezer compartment, and the internal temperature of the freezer compartment may be maintained between approximately -30°C and 0°C, storing items in a frozen mode.

[0083] In some possible implementations, the storage compartment 110 may also be configured as a vacuum chamber or a temperature-changing chamber, etc., which will not be described in detail in the embodiments of the present application.

[0084] There can be two storage compartments 110. The two storage compartments 110 can be stacked vertically or arranged side by side horizontally. One of the storage compartments 110 can be configured as a refrigerator compartment, and the other storage compartment 110 can be configured as a freezer compartment.

[0085] In some embodiments, the cabinet 100 may include two cabinets, one of which is configured to form a refrigeration compartment, and the other is configured to form a freezer compartment.

[0086] In some embodiments, the cabinet 100 may include three cabinets, one of which is configured to form a refrigeration compartment, another is configured to form a freezing compartment, and another is configured to form a variable temperature compartment or a thawing chamber.

[0087] The box body 100 is provided with different box lists so that the compartments are separated from each other, thereby forming different storage temperatures.

[0088] The refrigerator in the embodiment of the present application may further include a door body 200 , which is rotatably connected to the cabinet body 100 and is used to open or close the storage compartment 110 .

[0089] The number of doors 200 may correspond to the number of storage compartments 110. A door 200 may be provided for each of the plurality of storage compartments 110. Alternatively, the door 200 may be provided for opening or closing the storage compartments 110. Alternatively, a door 200 may be provided for each storage compartment 110.

[0090] The door body 200 may include a door liner and a door shell. When the door body 200 is closed, the door liner may face the storage compartment 110. The door shell may be connected to the exterior of the door liner to form the appearance of the refrigerator. The door shell may be rotatably connected to the housing 100. The door body 200 may also include a door insulation layer, which may be disposed between the door liner and the door shell. The door insulation layer can insulate the storage compartment 110, thereby minimizing heat exchange between the storage compartment 110 and the outside of the refrigerator, thereby ensuring the refrigerator's cooling effect.

[0091] The refrigerator of the embodiment of the present application may further include a refrigeration system for providing cold air to the storage compartment 110. For example, the refrigeration system may be disposed in the cabinet 100.

[0092] The refrigerator of the embodiment of the present application may further include a refrigeration system for providing cold air to the storage compartment 110. For example, the refrigeration system may be disposed in the cabinet 100.

[0093] The refrigeration system may include a compressor, a condenser, a throttle, and an evaporator, all connected in a circular fashion. During operation, the compressor compresses the refrigerant vapor, generating high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant vapor, which is then transported to the condenser. The condenser liquefies the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant vapor, generating low-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant liquid, which is then transported to the throttle. The throttle reduces the pressure of the refrigerant liquid, converting the high-pressure, low-temperature refrigerant liquid to a low-pressure, low-temperature refrigerant liquid, which is then transported to the evaporator. The evaporator receives the low-pressure, low-temperature refrigerant liquid and causes it to boil under isobaric conditions, absorbing heat and vaporizing it to form refrigerant vapor, thereby lowering the temperature within the storage compartment 110.

[0094] Continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments, the refrigerator may further include a drawer, which is pull-out mounted on the cabinet 100 .

[0095] For example, Figure 2 As shown, a drawer is provided in the storage compartment 110 in a pull-out manner.

[0096] For example, Figure 1 As shown, the drawer is pull-out mounted on the box body 100, with part of the drawer located in the storage compartment 110 and part of the drawer located outside the storage compartment 110. At this time, the outer end of the drawer is structured to form a door body.

[0097] In some embodiments of the present application, at least a portion of the drawer is located in the refrigeration compartment, and the drawer can be used to refrigerate items.

[0098] In some embodiments of the present application, at least a portion of the drawer is located in the freezer compartment, and the drawer can be used to freeze items.

[0099] In some embodiments of the present application, a drawer can also be used to thaw items. In this embodiment, this is defined as a thawing drawer 300. The thawing drawer 300 is constructed to form a thawing chamber 301 for thawing items. The thawing chamber 301 opens upward, facilitating access to thawed items. The thawing drawer 300 is retractable relative to the housing 100, allowing for easy access to thawed items.

[0100] Of course, this is not a limitation of the installation method of the thawing chamber structure. In certain embodiments, the refrigerator may include a thawing container, which is configured to form the thawing chamber 301. The thawing container may be directly fixed to the casing 100, or the thawing container may be detachably mounted to the casing 100.

[0101] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the outer end structure of the thawing drawer 300 forms the door body 200, and there is no need to provide an additional door body.

[0102] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the thawing drawer 300 is located inside the storage compartment 110 , and the storage compartment 110 is correspondingly provided with a door 200 .

[0103] Combine Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the refrigerator may further include a thawing device 400. The thawing device 400 of the embodiment of the present application can not only thaw the frozen products in the thawing drawer 300, but also clean the thawing drawer 300 after thawing to ensure the cleanliness of the thawing drawer 300.

[0104] In some embodiments, as Figures 5 to 7As shown, the thawing device 400 may include a water storage box 410. The water storage box 410 is configured to form a water storage chamber 411 for storing water.

[0105] The water storage box 410 may include a box body and a box cover, which are fixedly connected to form a water storage chamber 411. The box cover may be provided with a water inlet to facilitate the injection of water into the water storage box 410. Of course, the box body and the box cover may also be detachably connected to facilitate the injection of water into the water storage chamber 411.

[0106] In some embodiments, the thawing device 400 may include a water inlet mechanism 430 , which may be in communication with the water storage chamber 411 and supply water to the water storage chamber 411 .

[0107] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a water inlet 415 is provided on the thawing drawer 300 , and the water inlet 415 is communicated with the water inlet mechanism 430 so that the water inlet mechanism 430 can inlet water into the water storage chamber 411 .

[0108] The water inlet mechanism 430 may include a water inlet pipe 431, one end of which is connected to the water inlet 415, and the other end of which is connected to a water supply device, which may be a water storage container, or tap water.

[0109] The water inlet mechanism 430 may include a water inlet pump 432, which is connected to the water inlet pipe 431. The water inlet pump 432 serves as a power device to drive the water of the water supply device through the water inlet pipe 431 and the water inlet 415 and enter the water storage box 410. The water inlet pump 432 is connected to the water inlet pipe 431. It can be understood that the water inlet pipe 431 includes at least two sections of pipes, and the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the water inlet pump 432 are respectively connected to the two sections of pipes. The ends of the two sections of pipes facing away from the water inlet pump 432 are respectively connected to the water supply device and the water inlet 415.

[0110] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the water inlet pipe 431 is a hose, which facilitates the layout of the water inlet pipe 431 .

[0111] In some embodiments, combined Figure 5 and Figure 6 The water storage box 410 is equipped with an atomizer 420 configured to generate a water mist. The water mist is used to thaw at least some items. The water mist is composed of a large number of tiny water droplets with a large surface area to volume ratio. When the water mist comes into contact with the thawing items, the heat in the water mist can be quickly transferred to the surface of the thawing items, thereby thawing the items.

[0112] In addition, when the water droplets in the water mist come into contact with the thawing items, they may undergo a phase change, such as from liquid to solid, releasing latent heat in the process, which helps to increase the thawing rate.

[0113] Moreover, the water mist can cover the surface of the thawed items more evenly, thereby improving the uniformity of heat transfer and facilitating uniform thawing of the thawed items.

[0114] In addition, the water mist can also provide moisture for the thawed items, reducing the water loss during the thawing process of the thawed items.

[0115] The atomizer 420 may be an ultrasonic atomizer 420, or a pneumatic atomizer 420, etc. In some embodiments of the present application, the atomizer 420 may be an ultrasonic atomizer 420, which has low noise and low energy consumption.

[0116] When the atomizer 420 is an ultrasonic atomizer 420, it is prone to generating loud noise and being damaged when the water level is low. To this end, in some embodiments, a liquid level sensor is installed in the water storage chamber 411 to detect the liquid level in the water storage chamber 411. During operation of the atomizer 420, if the liquid level in the water storage chamber 411 falls below the minimum required water level of the atomizer 420, the refrigerator controller controls the water inlet mechanism 430 to allow water to flow into the water storage chamber 411 and temporarily shuts down the atomizer 420.

[0117] In some embodiments, the atomizer 420 is located on a side of the water storage box 410 facing the thawing chamber 301 , so that the atomizer 420 can spray water mist into the thawing chamber 301 .

[0118] In some embodiments, the atomizer 420 can be provided with only one, with a simple structure.

[0119] In other embodiments, a plurality of atomizers 420 may be provided, for example, two, three, etc., and a plurality of atomizers 420 are helpful in increasing the atomization amount, thereby helping to increase the thawing speed.

[0120] For example, a plurality of atomizers 420 may be spaced apart along the length of the water storage box 410 , which not only provides ample space for arrangement but also increases the atomization area, thereby facilitating the thawing of larger volumes of frozen products.

[0121] In some embodiments of the present application, the atomizer 420 is further configured to generate water mist to consume the remaining water in the water storage chamber 411 to reduce the water in the water storage chamber 411 in order to dry the water storage chamber 411 .

[0122] Continue to refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The thawing device 400 may further include a gas driving device 470, which is disposed in the thawing chamber and configured to drive the water mist generated by the atomizer 420 to flow in the thawing chamber.

[0123] The gas driving device 470 may be a fan.

[0124] The gas drive device 470 may be installed on a side wall of the thawing drawer 300 , or may be installed on the water storage box 410 , to facilitate the arrangement of electrical connection cables.

[0125] In some embodiments, the gas drive device 470 is installed on the side of the water storage box 410 facing the thawing chamber 301, so as to facilitate driving the movement of water mist in the thawing chamber 301, thereby causing the water mist on the surface of the thawed items to flow, continuously heating the thawed items to achieve thawing.

[0126] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the gas drive device 470 and the atomizer 420 are both arranged on the bottom wall of the water storage box 410. In this way, the gas drive device 470 is located at a position with a larger amount of water mist, which is conducive to improving the water mist movement effect.

[0127] Exemplarily, two atomizers 420 are provided, and the two atomizers 420 are respectively arranged on both sides of the gas driving device 470. In this way, one gas driving device 470 can be used to drive the water mist generated by the two atomizers 420.

[0128] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the thawing device 400 may further include a heater 460 . The heater 460 is installed in the water storage chamber 411 , and the heater 460 is configured to heat the water in the water storage chamber 411 .

[0129] The heater 460 may be an electric heater 460 having a simple structure. The heater 460 may include a housing and a heating element disposed within the housing. The heating element may be a heating wire. The housing may be a plastic housing that is both waterproof to protect the heating element and capable of transmitting heat.

[0130] In some embodiments, the heater 460 is installed on the bottom wall of the water storage box 410, so that wiring can be routed from the bottom wall of the water storage box 410 to power the heater 460; it can also extend the time the heater 460 is immersed in water to improve the heating effect.

[0131] Continue to refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the thawing device 400 may further include a drainage mechanism 440 , which is connected to the thawing chamber 301 ; the drainage mechanism 440 is used to discharge the liquid in the thawing chamber 301 .

[0132] In some embodiments, the thawing drawer 300 is configured to form a drain port 310 , which is in communication with the thawing chamber 301 so that liquid in the thawing chamber 301 can be drained.

[0133] In some embodiments, the drain port 310 is located at the rear end of the thawing drawer 300 , so that the drain mechanism 440 can be located at the rear side of the thawing drawer 300 .

[0134] The drainage mechanism 440 may include a drainage pipe 441 , which is connected to the drainage port 310 to drain the liquid in the thawing chamber 301 .

[0135] The end of the drain pipe 441 away from the drain port 310 can be connected to the waste water box to discharge the liquid in the thawing chamber 301 into the waste water box. The waste water box is a container provided in the refrigerator for storing the cleaning liquid in the thawing chamber 301.

[0136] Alternatively, one end of the drain pipe 441 away from the drain port 310 can be used to communicate with the drainage system of the space where the refrigerator is located. For example, one end of the drain pipe 441 away from the drain port 310 can be used to connect to a sewer.

[0137] The drainage mechanism 440 may further include a drainage pump 442 , which is connected to the drainage pipe 441 to provide power for draining the liquid in the thawing chamber 301 and increase the speed of liquid drainage.

[0138] Among them, the drainage pump 442 is connected to the drainage pipe 441. It can be understood that the drainage pipe 441 includes at least two sections of pipes, and the water inlet and outlet ends of the drainage pump 442 are respectively connected to the two sections of pipes, and the ends of the two sections of pipes away from the drainage pump 442 are respectively connected to the drain outlet 310 and the sewer.

[0139] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the drain pipe 441 is a hose to facilitate the layout of the drain pipe 441.

[0140] Since the thawing drawer 300 is installed on the housing 100 of the refrigerator in a pull-out manner, so as to facilitate the taking and placing of articles, the drain outlet 310 and the drain mechanism 440 are detachably connected to avoid affecting the pulling and drawing operation of the thawing drawer 300.

[0141] Exemplarily, the drain port 310 and the drain mechanism 440 are provided with a plug-in structure, allowing the drain port 310 and the drain mechanism 440 to be pluggable and connected. When at least a portion of the thawing drawer 300 is pulled out of the storage compartment 110, the drain mechanism 440 is disconnected from the drain port 310, allowing the thawing drawer 300 to be smoothly pulled out of the storage compartment 110. When the thawing drawer 300 is retracted into the storage compartment 110, the drain mechanism 440 is inserted into the drain port 310, achieving communication between the drain mechanism 440 and the drain port 310.

[0142] With the above configuration, the thawing device 400 of the embodiment of the present application can be used to thaw frozen products in the thawing chamber 301. Specifically, when the frozen products in the thawing chamber 301 need to be thawed, water can be introduced into the water inlet chamber using the water inlet mechanism 430 or other methods, and then the atomizer 420 is controlled to start, and the heater 460 and the gas drive device 470 are controlled to drive, so as to thaw the frozen products using water mist.

[0143] The thawing device 400 of the embodiment of the present application can clean the thawing chamber 301. Specifically, when the thawing chamber 301 needs to be cleaned, water can be introduced into the thawing chamber 301 using the water inlet mechanism 430 to rinse the thawing chamber 301 with water; and the water in the thawing chamber 301 can be drained using the drainage mechanism 440 to complete the cleaning of the thawing chamber 301.

[0144] In the embodiment of the present application, the water inlet mechanism 430 is communicated with the thawing chamber 301 so as to allow water to flow into the thawing chamber 301 and flush the thawing chamber 301 with water.

[0145] In some embodiments, the water inlet mechanism 430 is directly connected to the thawing chamber 301 , and the water inlet mechanism 430 is configured to let water into the thawing chamber 301 .

[0146] For example, the water inlet mechanism 430 is arranged above the thawing drawer 300, and a cleaning port is provided at the opening at the top of the thawing chamber 301, so that the water inlet mechanism 430 can inlet water into the thawing chamber 301 through the cleaning port.

[0147] For another example, the water outlet of the water inlet mechanism 430 is connected to a three-way control valve, one of the outlets of the three-way control valve is connected to the water storage box 410, and the other outlet of the three-way control valve is connected to the thawing chamber 301. By controlling the three-way control valve, the water inlet mechanism 430 can be controlled to selectively flow water into the thawing chamber 301 or the water storage box 410.

[0148] In other embodiments, the water inlet mechanism 430 may be indirectly connected to the thawing chamber 301. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The water storage box 410 is provided with an overflow structure 450, which connects the water storage chamber 411 and the thawing chamber 301. The overflow structure 450 is configured to overflow the water in the water storage chamber 411 into the thawing chamber 301 to clean the thawing chamber 301.

[0149] In this way, the water inlet mechanism 430 is connected to the thawing chamber 301 through the water storage chamber 411 and the overflow structure 450. In this way, the water inlet mechanism 430 can not only inlet water into the water storage box 410, but also into the thawing chamber 301, and there is no need to set a valve control, so that the structure of the water inlet mechanism 430 is simple.

[0150] In some of the possible implementations, combining Figure 8 The water storage box 410 is provided with an overflow port 414, which communicates with the water storage cavity 411 and the overflow structure 450. Such a configuration makes the structure of the water storage box 410 simple.

[0151] The overflow outlet is set at a position higher than the minimum required water level of the atomizer 420 to avoid affecting the atomization of the atomizer 420.

[0152] Exemplarily, the atomizer 420 may be disposed on the bottom wall of the water storage box 410 , and the overflow port may be disposed on the top of the side wall of the water storage box 410 .

[0153] In some of the possible implementations, combining Figure 3 The water storage box 410 is located above the thawing drawer 300, and the overflow structure 450 is located above the thawing chamber 301, thus achieving communication between the overflow structure 450 and the thawing chamber 301. In this way, water can flow downward into the thawing chamber 301 through the overflow structure 450, without the need for an additional communication structure that would affect the pulling and pulling operation of the thawing drawer 300.

[0154] Thus, when the thawing chamber 301 meets the cleaning trigger condition, the water inlet mechanism 430 is configured to flow water into the water storage chamber 411, so that the water in the water storage chamber 411 enters the thawing chamber 301 through the overflow structure 450, thereby cleaning the thawing chamber 301. The drainage mechanism 440 is configured to drain the liquid in the thawing chamber 301 to the outside of the cabinet 100, thereby automatically cleaning the thawing chamber 301. There is no need to pull out the thawing drawer 300 for cleaning. Not only is cleaning timely, which helps to ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of the refrigerator, but manual cleaning is also eliminated, thereby improving the user's experience of thawing in the refrigerator.

[0155] It should be noted that the cleaning triggering condition includes at least one of the following: the thawing operation lasts longer than a preset first set time, the thawed items are taken out of the thawing chamber, or the controller receives a cleaning instruction.

[0156] Exemplarily, a detection device is provided on the top wall of the thawing chamber, and the detection device is configured to detect whether there are thawed items in the thawing cavity. The detection device includes an image detection device, an infrared detection device, etc.

[0157] The refrigerator may be provided with an operating component, including but not limited to a touch screen, buttons, etc., through which a user inputs cleaning instructions. The controller is electrically connected to the operating component to receive the cleaning instructions. Of course, the refrigerator may also be provided with a voice module, through which a user inputs cleaning instructions via voice. The controller is electrically connected to the voice module to receive the cleaning instructions.

[0158] Continue to refer to 5 to Figure 8 In some embodiments, the water storage box 410 is connected to a support arm 412 , and the support arm 412 is located above the thawing chamber 301 ; an overflow structure 450 is provided on the support arm 412 .

[0159] Such a configuration allows the overflow structure 450 to be away from the bottom wall of the water storage box 410, thereby reducing the risk of water flowing along the bottom wall of the water storage box 410 when the overflow structure 450 overflows, thereby reducing the impact on the atomizer 420, gas drive device 470 and electrical structure set on the bottom wall of the water storage box 410, which is beneficial to improving the safety and reliability of the use of the water storage box 410.

[0160] In some embodiments, a rib 413 is provided between the support arm 412 and the water storage box 410 to improve the reliability and stability of the connection between the support arm 412 and the water storage box 410 .

[0161] In some embodiments, only one support arm 412 may be provided, so that the thawing device 400 has a simple structure.

[0162] In some embodiments, a plurality of arms 412 may be provided, and the plurality of arms 412 are spaced apart along the circumference of the water storage box 410. Thus, each arm 412 is provided with an overflow structure 450, which is conducive to improving overflow efficiency, thereby improving cleaning speed.

[0163] Exemplarily, the water storage box 410 can be a rectangular box, and the two support arms 412 are respectively arranged at the two ends of the length direction of the rectangular box. This not only allows the water storage box 410 to be subjected to balanced force when overflowing, which is beneficial to ensuring the stability of the water storage box 410 structure; but also, the distance between the overflow structures 450 on the two support arms 412 is relatively far, which can form two overflow water flows, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0164] Continue to refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the overflow structure 450 includes an overflow channel 451 disposed on the support arm 412 , and the overflow channel 451 extends along the length direction of the support arm 412 .

[0165] The overflow channel 451 may be formed by a through hole provided on the support arm 412 ; the overflow channel may also be a groove formed on the support arm 412 , which simplifies the processing of the overflow channel.

[0166] The overflow channel 451 of the embodiment of the present application is connected to the overflow port, and the overflow channel extends along the length direction of the support arm 412, so that the water outlet end of the overflow channel is away from the bottom wall of the water storage box 410, reducing the impact of the overflow water flow on the electrical structure on the bottom wall of the water storage box 410.

[0167] In other embodiments, combined Figure 9The overflow structure 450 may further include an overflow hole 452 disposed on the bottom wall of the overflow channel 451. Multiple overflow holes may be provided. Multiple overflow holes may be arranged in an array on the bottom wall of the overflow channel 451. This arrangement forms an overflow water curtain, which not only increases the cleaning area but also improves the cleaning effect.

[0168] In some embodiments, the aperture of the overflow hole gradually increases from the water inlet end to the water outlet end of the overflow channel 451, which can improve the uniformity of the overflow amount of the overflow hole in the extension direction of the overflow channel 451 and reduce the possibility of no water flow at the water outlet end of the overflow channel 451.

[0169] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, along the extension direction of the overflow channel 451, and from the end of the overflow channel 451 close to the water storage box to the end away from the water storage box 410, the bottom wall of the overflow channel 451 is inclined downward, so that the water can flow downward into the thawing chamber 301 under the action of gravity, thereby increasing the water flow rate.

[0170] In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the overflow channel 451 is inclined at an angle of 0° to 10° relative to the horizontal plane to avoid setting an excessively large inclination angle, which would cause the vertical dimension of the support arm to be too large and occupy the volume of the thawing chamber. For example, 0° to 1°, 1° to 2°, 2° to 3°, 3° to 4°, 4° to 5°, 5° to 6°, 6° to 7°, 7° to 8°, 8° to 9°, and 9° to 10°.

[0171] Combine Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the thawing drawer 300 may include an inclined bottom plate 320 having a lower end and a higher end opposite to each other in an inclined direction.

[0172] The drain port 310 is provided at the lower end of the inclined bottom plate 320 to facilitate the collection and discharge of the washing water and to reduce the accumulation of the washing water in the thawing drawer 300 and the impact on the hygiene of the thawing drawer 300.

[0173] The overflow structure 450 is located above the high end of the inclined bottom plate 320, which makes it easier for the cleaning water to impact the cleaning bottom plate, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0174] In some embodiments, the thawing drawer 300 may further include a side panel 330, which is arranged on the inclined bottom plate 320, and the side panel 330 is located at the edge of the inclined bottom plate 320. The side panel 330 and the inclined bottom plate 320 together enclose a thawing chamber 301 with a top opening.

[0175] In some embodiments, the thawing drawer 300 may further include an outer cover 340, which is fixed to the front end of the side panel 330 and forms the door 200 of the thawing drawer 300. A sealing structure is provided between the outer cover 340 and the cabinet 100 to ensure the airtightness of the thawing chamber 301. The front end of the side panel 330 refers to the end of the refrigerator facing the user.

[0176] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 10 In some embodiments of the present application, the storage compartment 110 includes a refrigeration compartment 111 and a thawing compartment 112. The refrigeration system is configured to provide cold air to the refrigeration compartment 111, which may be a refrigerator compartment or a freezer compartment.

[0177] The thawing compartment 112 is not connected to the refrigeration compartment 111. This means that the thawing compartment 112 is not connected to the refrigeration compartment 111, and the thawing compartment 112 is not connected to the air duct that introduces cold air to the refrigeration compartment 111, so that the cold air generated by the refrigeration system is isolated from the thawing compartment 112. In this way, the cold air generated by the refrigeration system does not enter the thawing compartment 112. When the thawing compartment 112 is not thawing, the thawing compartment 112 is a room temperature storage compartment.

[0178] The thawing drawer 300 is installed in the thawing compartment 112. When the thawing drawer 300 is not thawing, the thawing chamber 301 is at room temperature, which is higher than the temperature of the frozen product, and is conducive to thawing of the frozen product.

[0179] In some embodiments, a thawing tray 360 is provided in the thawing drawer 300. The thawing tray 360 can be a metal tray, such as an aluminum plate. During thawing, the thawing items are placed on the thawing tray 360. The thawing tray 360 has a high heat transfer efficiency, which helps to increase the thawing rate. In addition, since the thawing drawer 300 is a normal temperature drawer and the thawing tray 360 is at room temperature, when the thawing items are placed on it, the heat of the thawing tray 360 can be transferred to the thawing items, thereby thawing the thawing items.

[0180] Continue to refer to Figure 10 In some embodiments, a water receiving tray 350 may be provided in the thawing drawer 300 , and the thawing tray 360 is provided in the water receiving tray 350 . The water receiving tray 350 is used to receive condensed water generated by the thawed items.

[0181] The water receiving tray 350 can be taken out from the thawing drawer 300 together with the thawed items for easy cleaning.

[0182] When cleaning the thawing drawer 300 , the water receiving tray 350 and the thawing tray 360 can be removed from the thawing drawer 300 , thereby reducing the influence of the water receiving tray 350 and the thawing tray 360 on the cleaning water flow.

[0183] When the thawing drawer 300 is cleaned with water, the water receiving tray 350 and the thawing tray 360 can be placed inside the thawing drawer 300. The water receiving tray 350 can be provided with a water outlet to allow water to drain from the water receiving tray 350. A convex bump or rib can be provided between the water receiving tray 350 and the inclined bottom plate 320 of the thawing drawer 300 to reduce the contact area between the water receiving tray 350 and the inclined bottom plate 320, facilitating the drainage of cleaning water.

[0184] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 10 The box body 100 includes a thawing box liner 1121, which is configured to form a thawing chamber 112. In this way, the thawing chamber 112 is composed of an independent thawing box liner 1121, which reduces the temperature impact of the refrigeration system on the thawing chamber 112 and helps to increase the thawing rate.

[0185] The water storage box 410 is fixed to the top wall 1122 of the thawing chamber 1121. This arrangement allows the overflow structure 450 to directly overflow water into the thawing chamber 301, eliminating the need for an additional communication structure and simplifying the structure of the thawing device 400. Furthermore, the water storage box 410 is fixed to the top wall 1122 of the thawing chamber 1121, which does not affect the extension and withdrawal of the thawing drawer 300, further simplifying the structure of the thawing device 400. The water storage box 410 is fixed to the top wall 1122 of the thawing chamber 1121, which reduces the volume occupied by the water storage box 410 in the thawing chamber 301.

[0186] Combine Figure 11 In some embodiments, the refrigerator 20 of the embodiment of the present application can be embedded in the cabinet 10, so that the water inlet mechanism 430 is connected to the tap water and the drainage mechanism 440 is connected to the sewer, simplifying the water inlet and drainage structures.

[0187] Of course, in other embodiments, the refrigerator 20 may be a conventional refrigerator. In this case, a water storage container is provided in the refrigerator to supply water to the water inlet mechanism 430 ; a waste water container is also provided in the refrigerator to receive water discharged by the drainage mechanism 440 .

[0188] The wastewater container can be detachably arranged in the box body 100, so that the user can clean the wastewater conveniently.

[0189] Therefore, the thawing device 400 provided in the embodiment of the present application can be applied to both built-in refrigerators and conventional refrigerators, and has flexible application scenarios.

[0190] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

[0191] For ease of explanation, the above description has been made with reference to specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed above. Based on the above teachings, various modifications and variations are possible. The above embodiments are selected and described to better explain the principles and practical applications, so that those skilled in the art can better utilize the embodiments and various different variations of the embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

Claims

1. A refrigerator, characterized in that: The refrigerator comprises: A box body (100) is constructed to form a storage compartment (110); a thawing drawer (300) installed in the box (100), wherein at least a portion of the thawing drawer (300) is located in the storage compartment (110); the thawing drawer (300) is constructed to form a thawing chamber (301) for accommodating thawing items; The thawing device (400) comprises: A water storage box (410) is constructed to form a water storage chamber (411); the water storage box (410) is equipped with an atomizer (420), and the atomizer (420) is configured to generate water mist for at least thawing; a water inlet mechanism (430) communicating with the water storage chamber (411) and supplying water to the water storage chamber (411); a drainage mechanism (440) communicating with the thawing chamber (301); the drainage mechanism (440) is used to discharge liquid in the thawing chamber (301); The water storage box (410) is provided with an overflow structure (450), and the overflow structure (450) is connected to the water storage chamber (411) and the thawing chamber (301); the overflow structure (450) is configured to overflow the water in the water storage chamber (411) into the thawing chamber (301).

2. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein: The water storage box (410) is connected to a support arm (412), and the support arm (412) is located above the thawing chamber (301); the support arm (412) is provided with the overflow structure (450); The water storage box (410) is provided with an overflow port (414), and the overflow port (414) is connected to the water storage chamber (411) and the overflow structure (450).

3. The refrigerator according to claim 2, characterized in that The overflow structure (450) comprises an overflow channel (451) provided on the support arm (412), and the overflow channel (451) extends along the length direction of the support arm (412); Along the extending direction of the overflow channel (451) away from the water storage box (410), the bottom wall of the overflow channel (451) is inclined downward.

4. The refrigerator according to claim 1, wherein The thawing drawer (300) is structured to form a drain port (310), and the drain port (310) is communicated with the thawing chamber (301); The drainage mechanism (440) comprises: a drain pipe (441), the drain pipe (441) being in communication with the drain port (310); A drainage pump (442), the drainage pump (442) is connected to the drainage pipe (441).

5. The refrigerator according to claim 4, characterized in that The thawing drawer (300) includes an inclined bottom plate (320), wherein the inclined bottom plate (320) has a lower end and a higher end opposite to each other along an inclined direction; The drain outlet (310) is provided at the lower end of the inclined bottom plate (320); The overflow structure (450) is located above the high end of the inclined bottom plate (320).

6. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The storage compartment (110) includes a refrigeration compartment (111) and a thawing compartment (112), and the thawing drawer (300) is installed in the thawing compartment (112); The refrigerator further comprises a refrigeration system, wherein the refrigeration system is configured to provide cold air to the refrigeration compartment (111); the thawing compartment (112) is not connected to the refrigeration compartment (111), so that the cold air generated by the refrigeration system is isolated from the thawing compartment (112).

7. The refrigerator according to claim 6, characterized in that The box body (100) includes a thawing box liner (1121), and the thawing box liner (1121) is structured to form the thawing compartment (112); The water storage box (410) is fixed to the top wall (1122) of the thawing chamber (1121).

8. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The thawing device (400) further includes a heater (460), which is installed in the water storage chamber (411) and is configured to heat the water in the water storage chamber (411).

9. The refrigerator according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The thawing device (400) further includes a gas driving device (470), which is disposed in the thawing chamber (301). The gas driving device (470) is configured to drive the water mist generated by the atomizer (420) to flow in the thawing chamber (301).

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that: include: A box body (100) is constructed to form a storage compartment (110); a thawing drawer (300) detachably mounted on the box (100), wherein at least a portion of the thawing drawer (300) is located in the storage compartment (110); The thawing drawer (300) is constructed to form a thawing chamber (301) for accommodating thawing items; The thawing device (400) comprises: A water storage box (410) is constructed to form a water storage chamber (411); an atomizer (420) is installed on the water storage box (410), and the atomizer (420) is configured to generate water mist for at least thawing; A water inlet mechanism (430) is in communication with the thawing chamber (301); the water inlet mechanism (430) is configured to allow water to flow into the thawing chamber (301); a drainage mechanism (440) communicating with the thawing chamber (301); the drainage mechanism (440) is used to discharge the liquid in the thawing chamber (301) to the outside of the box (100); When the thawing chamber (301) meets the cleaning trigger condition, the water inlet mechanism (430) is configured to let water into the thawing chamber (301), and the drainage mechanism (440) is configured to drain the liquid in the thawing chamber (301).

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