Guide rail assembly and refrigerator

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a guide rail assembly and a refrigerator. The guide rail assembly comprises a support and a first guide rail, the support comprises a first body, a first groove is formed in the first body, and the first guide rail is connected with the first groove in a clamped mode. According to the guide rail assembly provided by the embodiment of the invention, the bracket and the first guide rail are two independent parts, and the first guide rail is connected with the bracket in a clamping manner, so that the first guide rails with different lengths can be designed to be connected with the same bracket so as to be matched with refrigerator drawers with different depths, and the production cost of a refrigerator can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a guide rail assembly and a refrigerator. Background Art

[0002] As living standards improve, refrigerators have become essential appliances in modern families. With rising consumption and the upgrading of home appliances, refrigerators with automatic ice makers are increasingly being introduced. When planning their products, companies typically place the ice maker's water tank and drawer side by side. The water tank is secured with a bracket, which features a first guide rail that slides onto the drawer to allow entry and exit. To accommodate drawers of varying depths, the bracket securing the water tank requires different lengths of first guide rail to accommodate the drawer's travel. This means multiple brackets are required to accommodate drawers of varying depths, increasing mold development costs for the brackets and, in turn, refrigerator production costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, an embodiment of the present application provides a guide rail assembly and a refrigerator.

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a guide rail assembly, comprising:

[0005] A bracket, the bracket comprising a first body, the first body being provided with a first groove;

[0006] A first guide rail is engaged with the first groove.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first body includes a first bottom plate, a first groove wall, a second groove wall, and a third groove wall, and the first bottom plate, the first groove wall, the second groove wall, and the third groove wall together surround the first groove;

[0008] wherein the first groove wall and the second groove wall are arranged opposite to each other, a first opening is formed between one end of the first groove wall and one end of the second groove wall, the first guide rail can slide into and out of the first groove through the first opening, and two ends of the third groove wall are respectively connected to an end of the first groove wall facing away from the first opening and an end of the second groove wall facing away from the first opening; and / or,

[0009] The first guide rail includes a second bottom plate, a first side plate and a second side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are arranged opposite to each other, the first side plate and the second side plate are arranged on the same side of the second bottom plate, and the first side plate and the second side plate are both connected to the second bottom plate.

[0010] In some embodiments, the bracket further includes a first fixing member connected to the first bottom plate, the first fixing member includes a first support plate, a first baffle plate, and a second baffle plate, the first support plate, the first baffle plate, and the second baffle plate jointly enclose a first slot, the first baffle plate and the second baffle plate are both arranged on a side of the first support plate facing the first slot wall and are both connected to the first support plate, wherein the second baffle plate is arranged opposite to the first bottom plate, a side of the first support plate facing away from the second baffle plate is connected to the first bottom plate, the first baffle plate is arranged between the second baffle plate and the first bottom plate, and the second baffle plate and the first bottom plate are both connected to the first baffle plate, and a second opening is formed between an end of the second baffle plate facing the first opening and the first bottom plate;

[0011] The first guide rail also includes a first clip, which is connected to the inner wall of the first side panel. The first clip can slide in and out of the first slot through the second opening. When the front end of the first guide rail abuts the third slot wall, the first clip is engaged and connected with the first slot.

[0012] In some embodiments, the bracket further includes a second fixing member connected to the first bottom plate, the second fixing member includes a first top plate, a third baffle and a fourth baffle, the first top plate, the third baffle and the fourth baffle jointly enclose a second slot, the third baffle and the fourth baffle are both arranged on a side of the first top plate facing the second slot wall and are both connected to the first top plate, wherein the fourth baffle is arranged opposite to the first bottom plate, a side of the first top plate facing away from the fourth baffle is connected to the first bottom plate, the third baffle is arranged between the fourth baffle and the first bottom plate, and the fourth baffle and the first bottom plate are both connected to the third baffle, and a third opening is formed between an end of the fourth baffle facing the first opening and the first bottom plate;

[0013] The first guide rail also includes a second clip, which is connected to the inner wall of the second side panel. The second clip can slide in and out of the second slot through the third opening. When the front end of the first guide rail abuts the third slot wall, the second clip is engaged and connected with the second slot.

[0014] In some embodiments, the bracket further comprises a reverse stop spring buckle, wherein the reverse stop spring buckle is connected to the first bottom plate;

[0015] The first guide rail further includes a stop fixing buckle, and the stop fixing buckle is connected to the second bottom plate;

[0016] When the front end of the first guide rail abuts against the third slot wall, the stop fixing buckle abuts against the reverse stop spring buckle, and the stop fixing buckle is located on a side of the reverse stop spring buckle away from the first opening.

[0017] In some embodiments, a hollow portion is provided on the first bottom plate, the reverse stop spring buckle is located in the hollow portion, the reverse stop spring buckle comprises a spring buckle body and a first protrusion, the first protrusion is provided at one end of the spring buckle body and connected to the spring buckle body, an end of the spring buckle body connected to the first protrusion and both sides of the spring buckle body are spaced from the edge of the hollow portion, and an end of the spring buckle body facing away from the first protrusion is connected to the first bottom plate;

[0018] When the front end of the first guide rail abuts against the third slot wall, the first protrusion abuts against the stop fixing buckle.

[0019] In some embodiments, the stop fastener includes a limiter and a guide structure. The guide structure and the limiter are sequentially arranged and connected in a direction from the front end to the rear end of the first guide rail. The guide structure and the limiter are both connected to the second bottom plate. The height of the guide structure gradually increases in a direction from the front end to the rear end of the first guide rail.

[0020] In a direction from the first opening to the third groove wall, the thickness of the first protrusion gradually increases;

[0021] When the front end of the first guide rail abuts against the third groove wall, the side of the first protrusion facing away from the first opening abuts against the side of the limiting member facing away from the guide structure.

[0022] In some embodiments, the bracket further includes a first limiting rib and a second limiting rib, wherein the first limiting rib is disposed on the inner side of the first groove wall near one end of the third groove wall, and the first limiting rib is connected to the first groove wall; the second limiting rib is disposed on the inner side of the second groove wall near one end of the third groove wall, and the second limiting rib is connected to the second groove wall;

[0023] A first limiting groove is provided on a side of the first side panel facing away from the second side panel. The first limiting groove is provided near a front end of the first guide rail, and the first limiting groove has a fourth opening facing the front end. The first limiting rib can enter and exit the first limiting groove through the fourth opening.

[0024] A second limiting groove is provided on a side of the second side plate facing away from the first side plate. The second limiting groove is provided near a front end of the first guide rail, and the second limiting groove has a fifth opening facing the front end. The second limiting rib can enter and exit the second limiting groove through the fifth opening.

[0025] When the front end of the first guide rail abuts against the third slot wall, the first limiting rib is engaged with the first limiting slot, and the second limiting rib is engaged with the second limiting slot.

[0026] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a refrigerator, comprising a drawer and the guide rail assembly as described above, wherein the drawer is slidably connected to the first guide rail.

[0027] In some embodiments, the refrigerator further includes a water storage tank, which is used to provide water for making ice for the ice maker, and the water storage tank is installed in the bracket.

[0028] The guide rail assembly provided in the embodiment of the present application, by configuring the bracket and the first guide rail as two independent components, and arranging the first guide rail to be snap-connected with the bracket, can thereby design first guide rails of different lengths to be connected to the same bracket to accommodate refrigerator drawers of different depths. In other words, the structure of the bracket can remain unchanged and only one mold can be used for preparation, thereby reducing the mold development cost of the bracket. Since the mold development cost of the first guide rail is much lower than the mold development cost of the bracket, the production cost of the refrigerator can be reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first structure of the guide rail assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the guide rail assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the bracket provided in an embodiment of the present application from a first perspective.

[0033] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of the bracket provided in an embodiment of the present application from a second perspective.

[0034] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the bracket provided in an embodiment of the present application from a third perspective.

[0035] Figure 6A schematic structural diagram of the guide rail provided in an embodiment of the present application from a first perspective.

[0036] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of the guide rail provided in an embodiment of the present application from a second perspective.

[0037] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a refrigerator provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Component Symbol Description:

[0039] 100, refrigerator; 110, drawer; 120, box; 130, partition; 150, water tank; 140, guide rail assembly; 210, bracket; 10, first body; 11, first bottom plate; 115, hollow portion; 12, first groove wall; 13, second groove wall; 14, third groove wall; 15, first groove; 16, first opening; 91, third bottom plate; 92, second guide rail; 20, first fixing member; 21, first support plate; 22, first baffle; 23, second baffle; 30, second fixing member; 31, first top plate; 32, third baffle; 3 3. Fourth baffle; 34. Second slot; 40. Reverse stop spring buckle; 41. Spring buckle body; 42. First protrusion; 51. First limiting rib; 52. Second limiting rib; 61. Second plate body; 62. Connecting plate; 63. Sixth opening; 220. First guide rail; 70. Second bottom plate; 71. First side plate; 711. First limiting groove; 72. Second side plate; 721. Second limiting groove; 75. First buckle; 76. Second buckle; 73. Third side plate; 74. Fourth side plate; 80. Stop fixing buckle; 81. Limiting member; 82. Guide structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0041] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0042] 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 at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0043] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0044] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0045] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The embodiment of the present application provides a guide rail assembly 140, including a bracket 210 and a first guide rail 220, the bracket 210 includes a first body 10, the first body 10 is provided with a first groove 15, and the first guide rail 220 is engaged with the first groove 15.

[0046] The guide rail assembly 140 provided in the embodiment of the present application, by configuring the bracket 210 and the first guide rail 220 as two independent components, and arranging the first guide rail 220 to be snap-connected with the bracket 210, can design first guide rails 220 of different lengths to be connected to the same bracket 210 to match refrigerator 100 drawers 110 of different depths. In other words, the structure of the bracket 210 can remain unchanged and only one mold can be used for preparation, thereby reducing the mold development cost of the bracket 210. Since the mold development cost of the first guide rail 220 is much lower than the mold development cost of the bracket 210, the production cost of the refrigerator 100 can be reduced.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the first guide rail 220 installed in the guide rail assembly 140 is a short guide rail. Figure 2 As shown, the first guide rail 220 installed in the guide rail assembly 140 is a long guide rail. The short guide rail can be used with a drawer of shorter length, while the long guide rail can be used with a drawer of longer length. It can be seen that the guide rail assembly 140 of the embodiment of the present application can be installed with first guide rails 220 of various lengths, thereby meeting the needs of refrigerators of various depths.

[0048] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first body 10 includes a first bottom plate 11, a first groove wall 12, a second groove wall 13 and a third groove wall 14, and the first bottom plate 11, the first groove wall 12, the second groove wall 13 and the third groove wall 14 together enclose the first groove 15;

[0049] In which, the first groove wall 12 and the second groove wall 13 are arranged opposite to each other, and a first opening 16 is formed between one end of the first groove wall 12 and one end of the second groove wall 13. The first guide rail 220 can slide in and out of the first groove 15 through the first opening 16, and the two ends of the third groove wall 14 are respectively connected to one end of the first groove wall 12 facing away from the first opening 16 and one end of the second groove wall 13 facing away from the first opening 16.

[0050] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 , illustratively, the first groove wall 12 and the second groove wall 13 are parallel to each other.

[0051] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7The first guide rail 220 includes a second bottom plate 70, a first side plate 71 and a second side plate 72. The first side plate 71 and the second side plate 72 are arranged opposite to each other. The first side plate 71 and the second side plate 72 are arranged on the same side of the second bottom plate 70, and the first side plate 71 and the second side plate 72 are both connected to the second bottom plate 70.

[0052] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 , exemplarily, the first guide rail 220 also includes a third side panel 73 and a fourth side panel 74 arranged opposite to each other, and the third side panel 73 and the fourth side panel 74 are both connected to the second bottom panel 70, and the two ends of the third side panel 73 are respectively connected to one end of the first side panel 71 and one end of the second side panel 72, and the two ends of the fourth side panel 74 are respectively connected to the other end of the first side panel 71 and the other end of the second side panel 72.

[0053] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 The bracket 210 also includes a first fixing member 20 connected to the first bottom plate 11, the first fixing member 20 includes a first support plate 21, a first baffle 22 and a second baffle 23, the first support plate 21, the first baffle 22 and the second baffle 23 jointly surround a first card slot, the first baffle 22 and the second baffle 23 are both arranged on the side of the first support plate 21 facing the first groove wall 12 and are both connected to the first support plate 21, wherein the second baffle 23 is arranged opposite to the first bottom plate 11, and the side of the first support plate 21 facing away from the second baffle 23 is connected to the first bottom plate 11, the first baffle 22 is arranged between the second baffle 23 and the first bottom plate 11, and the second baffle 23 and the first bottom plate 11 are both connected to the first baffle 22, and a second opening is formed between the end of the second baffle 23 facing the first opening 16 and the first bottom plate 11.

[0054] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first guide rail 220 also includes a first clip 75, which is connected to the inner wall of the first side panel 71. The first clip 75 can slide in and out of the first slot through the second opening. When the front end of the first guide rail 220 abuts against the third slot wall 14, the first clip 75 is engaged with the first slot.

[0055] It can be understood that the front end of the first guide rail 220 refers to the front end in the movement direction when the first guide rail 220 slides into the first groove 15, and the rear end of the first guide rail 220 refers to the other end of the first guide rail 220 that is arranged opposite to the front end.

[0056] It can be understood that by arranging the first fixing member 20 on the bracket 210 and the first clip 75 on the first guide rail 220, the connection strength between the first guide rail 220 and the bracket 210 can be further strengthened by utilizing the snap connection between the first clip 75 and the second slot. When the first clip 75 is snapped with the second slot, the first support plate 21 of the first fixing member 20 can also bear the weight of the first guide rail 220, thereby fixing the first guide rail 220. In addition, the first baffle 22 of the first fixing member 20 can also limit the first clip 75 to prevent the first guide rail 220 from continuing to move forward after being installed in place, thereby causing impact on the third slot wall 14 of the bracket 210.

[0057] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 The bracket 210 also includes a second fixing member 30 connected to the first bottom plate 11, the second fixing member 30 includes a first top plate 31, a third baffle 32 and a fourth baffle 33, the first top plate 31, the third baffle 32 and the fourth baffle 33 jointly surround a second card slot, the third baffle 32 and the fourth baffle 33 are both arranged on the side of the first top plate 31 facing the second slot wall 13 and are both connected to the first top plate 31, wherein the fourth baffle 33 is arranged opposite to the first bottom plate 11, the side of the first top plate 31 facing away from the fourth baffle 33 is connected to the first bottom plate 11, the third baffle 32 is arranged between the fourth baffle 33 and the first bottom plate 11, and the fourth baffle 33 and the first bottom plate 11 are both connected to the third baffle 32, and a third opening is formed between the end of the fourth baffle 33 facing the first opening 16 and the first bottom plate 11.

[0058] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first guide rail 220 also includes a second clip 76, which is connected to the inner wall of the second side panel 72. The second clip 76 can slide in and out of the second slot through the third opening. When the front end of the first guide rail 220 abuts against the third slot wall 14, the second clip 76 is engaged with the second slot.

[0059] It can be understood that by arranging a second fixing member 30 on the bracket 210 and a second clip 76 on the first guide rail 220, the connection strength between the first guide rail 220 and the bracket 210 can be further strengthened by utilizing the snap connection between the second clip 76 and the third slot. When the second clip 76 is snapped into the third slot, the third baffle 32 of the second fixing member 30 can also limit the second clip 76 to prevent the first guide rail 220 from continuing to move forward after being installed in place, thereby causing an impact on the third slot wall 14 of the bracket 210.

[0060] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the first fixing member 20, the outer surfaces of the first baffle 22 and the second baffle 23 can be provided with reinforcing ribs; in the second fixing member 30, the outer surfaces of the third baffle 32 and the fourth baffle 33 can be provided with reinforcing ribs.

[0061] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 For example, the number of the first fixing members 20 can be multiple, and the number of the second fixing members 30 can be multiple.

[0062] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 For example, the number of the first buckles 75 can be multiple, and the number of the second buckles 76 can be multiple.

[0063] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of the present application, a plurality refers to two or more, such as three, four, five, six, etc.

[0064] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 The bracket 210 further includes a reverse stop spring buckle 40 , and the reverse stop spring buckle 40 is connected to the first base plate 11 .

[0065] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first guide rail 220 also includes a stop fixing buckle 80, and the stop fixing buckle 80 is connected to the second bottom plate 70.

[0066] When the front end of the first guide rail 220 abuts against the third slot wall 14 , the stop fixing buckle 80 abuts against the reverse stop spring buckle 40 , and the stop fixing buckle 80 is located on a side of the reverse stop spring buckle 40 away from the first opening 16 .

[0067] It can be understood that by providing a reverse stop spring buckle 40 on the bracket 210 and providing a stop fixing buckle 80 on the first guide rail 220, when the front end of the first guide rail 220 abuts against the third groove wall 14, the stop fixing buckle 80 abuts against the reverse stop spring buckle 40, that is, after the first guide rail 220 is installed in place, the stop locks the first guide rail 220 to prevent the first guide rail 220 from sliding in a direction opposite to the installation direction, thereby enhancing the connection stability between the first guide rail 220 and the bracket 210.

[0068] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first bottom plate 11 is provided with a hollow portion 115, and the reverse stop spring buckle 40 is located in the hollow portion 115. The reverse stop spring buckle 40 includes a spring buckle body 41 and a first protrusion 42. The first protrusion 42 is provided at one end of the spring buckle body 41 and connected to the spring buckle body 41. The end of the spring buckle body 41 connected to the first protrusion 42 and both sides of the spring buckle body 41 are spaced from the edge of the hollow portion 115. The end of the spring buckle body 41 away from the first protrusion 42 is connected to the first bottom plate 11.

[0069] When the front end of the first guide rail 220 abuts against the third slot wall 14 , the first protrusion 42 abuts against the stop buckle 80 .

[0070] It can be understood that since only the end of the snap body 41 facing away from the first protrusion 42 is connected to the first base plate 11, the edges of the remaining parts of the snap body 41 are spaced apart from the edges of the hollow portion 115, so that the reverse stop snap 40 has better elasticity, which can be more conducive to the fixed installation and disassembly of the first guide rail 220 during the cooperation process between the first guide rail 220 and the bracket 210.

[0071] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 The stop fixing buckle 80 includes a limiting member 81 and a guide structure 82. In the direction from the front end to the rear end of the first guide rail 220, the guide structure 82 and the limiting member 81 are arranged in sequence and connected. The guide structure 82 and the limiting member 81 are both connected to the second bottom plate 70; in the direction from the front end to the rear end of the first guide rail 220, the height of the guide structure 82 gradually increases.

[0072] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the direction from the first opening 16 to the third groove wall 14 , the thickness of the first protrusion 42 gradually increases.

[0073] When the front end of the first guide rail 220 abuts against the third slot wall 14 , the side of the first protrusion 42 facing away from the first opening 16 abuts against the side of the limiting member 81 facing away from the guide structure 82 .

[0074] It can be understood that the height of the guide structure 82 refers to the height in a direction perpendicular to the second bottom plate 70 , and the thickness of the first protrusion 42 refers to the thickness in a direction perpendicular to the snap body 41 .

[0075] It can be understood that by setting the height of the guide structure 82 to gradually increase from the front end to the rear end of the first guide rail 220 and the thickness of the first protrusion 42 to gradually increase from the first opening 16 to the third groove wall 14, it is beneficial that in the process of the first guide rail 220 entering the first groove 15 from the first opening 16, before the stop fixing buckle 80 abuts against the reverse stop spring buckle 40, the inclined surface of the guide structure 82 can move in contact with the inclined surface of the first protrusion 42, thereby making the movement of the first guide rail 220 smoother.

[0076] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 The snap button body 41 is in the shape of a flat plate, and the angle between the surface of the first protrusion 42 on one side facing away from the snap button body 41 and the snap button body 41 is a first angle; Figure 6 and Figure 7 The angle between the side surface of the guide structure 82 facing away from the second bottom plate 70 and the second bottom plate 70 is the second angle; illustratively, the first angle and the second angle are equal.

[0077] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 The guide structure 82 may include a plurality of reinforcing ribs arranged at intervals, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs are all connected to the limiting member 81.

[0078] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 The bracket 210 also includes a first limiting rib 51 and a second limiting rib 52. The first limiting rib 51 is arranged on the inner side of one end of the first groove wall 12 close to the third groove wall 14, and the first limiting rib 51 is connected to the first groove wall 12; the second limiting rib 52 is arranged on the inner side of one end of the second groove wall 13 close to the third groove wall 14, and the second limiting rib 52 is connected to the second groove wall 13.

[0079] See also Figure 7A first limiting groove 711 is provided on the side of the first side panel 71 facing away from the second side panel 72. The first limiting groove 711 is provided close to the front end of the first guide rail 220, and the first limiting groove 711 has a fourth opening toward the front end. The first limiting rib 51 can enter and exit the first limiting groove 711 through the fourth opening.

[0080] See also Figure 7 A second limiting groove 721 is provided on the side of the second side panel 72 facing away from the first side panel 71. The second limiting groove 721 is provided close to the front end of the first guide rail 220, and the second limiting groove 721 has a fifth opening toward the front end. The second limiting rib 52 can enter and exit the second limiting groove 721 through the fifth opening.

[0081] When the front end of the first guide rail 220 abuts against the third slot wall 14 , the first limiting rib 51 is engaged with the first limiting slot 711 , and the second limiting rib 52 is engaged with the second limiting slot 721 .

[0082] It can be understood that by providing a first limiting rib 51 and a second limiting rib 52 on the bracket 210, providing a first limiting groove 711 on the first side panel 71, and providing a second limiting groove 721 on the second side panel 72, the first limiting rib 51 and the first limiting groove 711 can be snap-fitted together with the snap-fit ​​connection between the second limiting rib 52 and the second limiting groove 721 to make the front end of the first guide rail 220 fit tightly with the bracket 210, thereby avoiding the formation of a gap between the first guide rail 220 and the bracket 210. In other words, the tightness of the connection between the first guide rail 220 and the bracket 210 can be improved.

[0083] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first limiting rib 51 and the second limiting rib 52 may both be connected to the third groove wall 14 .

[0084] See also Figure 5 The bracket 210 also includes a second plate 61 and a connecting plate 62. The second plate 61 is arranged opposite to the first body 10. The connecting plate 62 is arranged between the second plate 61 and the first body 10. The second plate 61 and the first body 10 are both connected to the connecting plate 62. The second plate 61, the first body 10 and the connecting plate 62 together enclose a accommodating space for accommodating the water tank 150. A sixth opening 63 is provided on the connecting plate 62, and the water tank 150 can enter and exit the accommodating space through the sixth opening 63.

[0085] See also Figures 3 to 5For example, the bracket 210 may further include a third bottom plate 91 connected to the bottom of the first body 10. A second guide rail 92 may be mounted on the third bottom plate 91. In some refrigerators 100, the bottom of the drawer 110 cooperates with the second guide rail 92 to slide, thereby adapting to the needs of different types of refrigerators. For example, the second guide rail 92 is a metal rail.

[0086] It should be noted that the installation method of the guide rail assembly 140 in the embodiment of the present application is:

[0087] First, fit the first guide rail 220 with the bracket 210, and the front end of the first guide rail 220 enters the first groove 15 from the first opening 16, and pushes the first guide rail 220 toward the front end of the bracket 210 until the front end of the first guide rail 220 abuts against the third groove wall 14 of the bracket 210. At this time, the first clip 75 and the second clip 76 of the first guide rail 220 are respectively engaged with the first fixing member 20 and the second fixing member 30 of the bracket 210, and the first limiting rib 51 and the second limiting rib 52 of the bracket 210 are engaged with the first limiting groove 711 and the second limiting groove 721 of the first guide rail 220. The reverse stop spring buckle 40 of the bracket 210 abuts against the stop fixing buckle 80 of the first guide rail 220, thereby locking the first guide rail 220 so that the first guide rail 220 cannot be withdrawn, thereby completing the installation of the first guide rail 220.

[0088] See also Figure 8 An embodiment of the present application provides a refrigerator 100 , comprising a drawer 110 and the guide rail assembly 140 as described above, wherein the drawer 110 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 220 .

[0089] See also Figure 8 The refrigerator 100 further includes a water tank 150 , which is used to provide water for making ice for the ice maker. The water tank 150 is installed in the bracket 210 .

[0090] See also Figure 8 The refrigerator 100 also includes a box body 120 and a partition 130. A refrigerating chamber is provided in the box body 120. The guide rail assembly 140 and the partition 130 are both provided in the refrigerating chamber. The partition 130 is arranged opposite to the guide rail assembly 140. A track is provided on the side of the partition 130 facing the guide rail assembly 140. The side of the drawer 110 facing away from the guide rail assembly 140 is slidably connected to the track.

[0091] The above describes in detail the guide rail assembly and refrigerator provided in the embodiments of the present application. Specific examples are used herein to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is intended only to facilitate understanding of the present application. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that variations in the specific implementation methods and scope of application may occur based on the concepts of the present application. In summary, the contents of this specification should not be construed as limiting the present application.

Claims

1. A guide rail assembly, characterized in that: include: A bracket, the bracket comprising a first body, the first body being provided with a first groove; A first guide rail is engaged with the first groove.

2. The guide rail assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The first body includes a first bottom plate, a first groove wall, a second groove wall, and a third groove wall, wherein the first bottom plate, the first groove wall, the second groove wall, and the third groove wall together surround the first groove; wherein the first groove wall and the second groove wall are arranged opposite to each other, a first opening is formed between one end of the first groove wall and one end of the second groove wall, the first guide rail can slide into and out of the first groove through the first opening, and two ends of the third groove wall are respectively connected to an end of the first groove wall facing away from the first opening and an end of the second groove wall facing away from the first opening; and / or, The first guide rail includes a second bottom plate, a first side plate and a second side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are arranged opposite to each other, the first side plate and the second side plate are arranged on the same side of the second bottom plate, and the first side plate and the second side plate are both connected to the second bottom plate.

3. The guide rail assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The bracket further includes a first fixing member connected to the first bottom plate, the first fixing member includes a first support plate, a first baffle plate and a second baffle plate, the first support plate, the first baffle plate and the second baffle plate jointly enclose a first slot, the first baffle plate and the second baffle plate are both arranged on a side of the first support plate facing the first slot wall and are both connected to the first support plate, wherein the second baffle plate is arranged opposite to the first bottom plate, the side of the first support plate facing away from the second baffle plate is connected to the first bottom plate, the first baffle plate is arranged between the second baffle plate and the first bottom plate, and the second baffle plate and the first bottom plate are both connected to the first baffle plate, and a second opening is formed between an end of the second baffle plate facing the first opening and the first bottom plate; The first guide rail also includes a first clip, which is connected to the inner wall of the first side panel. The first clip can slide in and out of the first slot through the second opening. When the front end of the first guide rail abuts the third slot wall, the first clip is engaged and connected with the first slot.

4. The guide rail assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The bracket further includes a second fixing member connected to the first bottom plate, the second fixing member includes a first top plate, a third baffle and a fourth baffle, the first top plate, the third baffle and the fourth baffle jointly enclose a second slot, the third baffle and the fourth baffle are both arranged on a side of the first top plate facing the second slot wall and are both connected to the first top plate, wherein the fourth baffle is arranged opposite to the first bottom plate, a side of the first top plate facing away from the fourth baffle is connected to the first bottom plate, the third baffle is arranged between the fourth baffle and the first bottom plate, and the fourth baffle and the first bottom plate are both connected to the third baffle, and a third opening is formed between an end of the fourth baffle facing the first opening and the first bottom plate; The first guide rail also includes a second clip, which is connected to the inner wall of the second side panel. The second clip can slide in and out of the second slot through the third opening. When the front end of the first guide rail abuts the third slot wall, the second clip is engaged and connected with the second slot.

5. The guide rail assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The bracket further includes a reverse stop spring buckle, and the reverse stop spring buckle is connected to the first bottom plate; The first guide rail further includes a stop fixing buckle, and the stop fixing buckle is connected to the second bottom plate; When the front end of the first guide rail abuts against the third slot wall, the stop fixing buckle abuts against the reverse stop spring buckle, and the stop fixing buckle is located on a side of the reverse stop spring buckle away from the first opening.

6. The guide rail assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that A hollow portion is provided on the first bottom plate, and the reverse stop spring buckle is located in the hollow portion. The reverse stop spring buckle includes a spring buckle body and a first protrusion. The first protrusion is provided at one end of the spring buckle body and connected to the spring buckle body. An end of the spring buckle body connected to the first protrusion and both sides of the spring buckle body are spaced from the edge of the hollow portion. An end of the spring buckle body facing away from the first protrusion is connected to the first bottom plate. When the front end of the first guide rail abuts against the third slot wall, the first protrusion abuts against the stop fixing buckle.

7. The guide rail assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The stop fastener includes a limiter and a guide structure. The guide structure and the limiter are sequentially arranged and connected in a direction from the front end to the rear end of the first guide rail. The guide structure and the limiter are both connected to the second bottom plate. The height of the guide structure gradually increases in a direction from the front end to the rear end of the first guide rail. In a direction from the first opening to the third groove wall, the thickness of the first protrusion gradually increases; When the front end of the first guide rail abuts against the third groove wall, the side of the first protrusion facing away from the first opening abuts against the side of the limiting member facing away from the guide structure.

8. The guide rail assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The bracket further includes a first limiting rib and a second limiting rib, wherein the first limiting rib is arranged on the inner side of one end of the first groove wall close to the third groove wall, and the first limiting rib is connected to the first groove wall; the second limiting rib is arranged on the inner side of one end of the second groove wall close to the third groove wall, and the second limiting rib is connected to the second groove wall; A first limiting groove is provided on a side of the first side panel facing away from the second side panel. The first limiting groove is provided near a front end of the first guide rail, and the first limiting groove has a fourth opening facing the front end. The first limiting rib can enter and exit the first limiting groove through the fourth opening. A second limiting groove is provided on a side of the second side plate facing away from the first side plate. The second limiting groove is provided near a front end of the first guide rail, and the second limiting groove has a fifth opening facing the front end. The second limiting rib can enter and exit the second limiting groove through the fifth opening. When the front end of the first guide rail abuts against the third slot wall, the first limiting rib is engaged with the first limiting slot, and the second limiting rib is engaged with the second limiting slot.

9. A refrigerator, characterized in that: It comprises a drawer and the guide rail assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the drawer is slidably connected to the first guide rail.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that The refrigerator further comprises a water storage tank, which is used to provide water for ice making for the ice maker, and the water storage tank is installed in the bracket.

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